Climate Vocab Exam

Question 1

Coriolis Force

Answer 1

Causes moving objects to be deflected to the right in the Northern hemisphere, and to the left in the southern hemisphere.

Question 2

Hygrometer

Answer 2

An instrument for measuring atmospheric humidity.

Question 3

Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Answer 3

Three - dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator.

Question 4

Humidity

Answer 4

Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humiditiy is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air. Humidity is the amount of water held in the air.

Question 5

Continental Tropical Air Mass (CT)

Answer 5

A Dry hot air mass in the Summer, and a warm and dry air mass in the winter. A dry hot air mass in the Summer, and a warm and dry air mass in the winter. A Dry hot air mass in the Summer, and a warm and dry air mass in the winter.

Question 6

Convectional Precipitation

Answer 6

It is the type of rain that forms going straight up, and comes straight down. Convectional Precipitation is the type of precipitation that forms going straight up, and comes straight down. Convectional precipitation is the formation of precipitation due to the surface heating an air mass at the ground surface. Convectional Precipitation is the formationof precipitation due to the surface heating of an air mass directly at surface level. Convectional Precipitation is the heating of an air mass directly at surface level. Convectional Precipitation is the surface directly heating the air mass on the surface.

Question 7

Anticyclone

Answer 7

An anti - cyclone High pressure system that rotates in a counter clockwise direction. An Anti Cyclone resembles good weather. An anti - cyclone High pressure system rotates in a counter clockwise direction. An Anti Cyclone resembles good weather. An anti - cyclone High pressure system rotates in a counter clockwise direction. An Anti Cyclone resembles good weather. An anti - cyclone High pressure system rotates counter clockwise. A High Pressure System is good weather.

Question 8

Hadley Cell

Answer 8

Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator. Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator. Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator. Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator. Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator. Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator. Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation. Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator. Three dimensional atmospheric air circulation located at roughly 0 to 30 degrees North and South of the Equator.

Question 9

Isotherm

Answer 9

Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure. Isotherm is lines on a map joining equal pressure.

Question 10

Condensation Nuclei

Answer 10

Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapor to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapor to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapor to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapor to water droplets.

Question 11

Convergence

Answer 11

The Converging of wind horizontally. After this clashing, the wind is then pushed upwards (vertically).

Question 12

Jet Stream

Answer 12

Relatively fast uniform winds concentrated within the upper atmosphere in a narrow band. Relatively fast uniform winds concentrated within the upper atmosphere in a narrow band. Relatively fast uniform winds concentrated within the

Question 13

Air Pressure

Answer 13

Air Pressure is the Atmospheric weight of the air. Air weight is the Atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air. Air Pressure is the atmospheric weight of the air.

Question 14

Albedo

Answer 14

The reflective ability of sunlight. This depends on color and texture. The reflective ability of sunlight. This depends on color and texture. The reflective ability of sunlight. This depends on color and texture. The reflective ability of sunlight. This depends on color and texture. The reflective ability of sunlight. This depends on color and texture.

Question 15

Climate Controls

Answer 15

Macro Scale (Worldwide) forces that affect local weather and climate. Macro Scale (Worldwide) forces that affect local weather and climate. Macro Scale (Worldwide) forces that affect local weather and Climate. Macro Scale (Worldwide) forces that affect local weather and Climate, Macro Scale (Worldwide) forces that affect local weather and Climate. Macro Scale (Worldwide) forces that affect local weather and climate. Macro Scale (Worldwide) forces that affect local weather and climate. Macro Scale (Worldwide) forces that affect local weather and climate.

Question 16

Climograph

Answer 16

A Climograph is a visual representation of annual precipitation and temperatures values at X. A Climograph is a visual representation of annual precipitation and temperatures

Question 17

Doldrums

Answer 17

Dolrums means light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light to “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums means Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums mean Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator. Doldrums mean Light “no wind” conditions found at the Thermal Equator.

Question 18

Air Mass

Answer 18

Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets. Microscopic particle of dust, smoke or salt that allows for condensation of water vapour to water droplets.

Question 19

Gulf Stream

Answer 19

The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern Europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern Europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe. The Gulf Stream is the warm current that warms northern europe.

Question 20

Latent Heat

Answer 20

Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapur turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain. Latent Heat is released when vapour turns into rain.

Question 21

Rossby Wave

Answer 21

The Southward Passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the Southward Passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the Southward Passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the Southward Passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the Southward Passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the Polar Jet Stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream. The Rossby Wave is the southward passage of the polar jet stream.