Geography (Atmosphere, climate zones)

Question 1

5 layers of atmosphere and their functions (Inner to outer)

Answer 1

1. Troposhere (Most inner, weather is formed here)
2. Statosphere (O zone layer, protects us from harmful UV rays)
3. Mesosphere (Coldest, meteorites break apart here)
4. Thermosphere (Hottest, deep as all other 5 combined)
5. Exosphere (Fades into space, satellites here)

Question 2

How does altitude change temperature

Answer 2

higher you go, air particles further you go. Colder. Less air to exert pressure, fewer molecules to absorb or retain heat.

Question 3

How do clouds affect temperature

Answer 3

Day: reflect heat
Night: trap radiating heat

Question 4

what is relative humidity

Answer 4

ratio of actual water vapor in air compared to max amount of vapor unit of air can hold

Question 5

what is saturation point

Answer 5

air mass turns full or saturated, dew point, we see precipitation

Question 6

3 types of rainfall

Answer 6

convectional, frontal, orographic (relief rain)

Question 7

sea breeze VS land breeze

Answer 7

at day, warm air goes from land, cold air goes from ocean. SEA BREEZE

at night, warm air goes from sea, cold air goes from land. LAND BREEZE

Question 8

what is ITCZ

Answer 8

Intertropical Convergence Zone. Belt of converging trade winds. Cloudy north and south

Question 9

what is the DOLDRUMS

Answer 9

calm oceanic regions

Question 10

what is the coriolis effect

Answer 10

deflection of air currents due to earths rotation