Hazardous Earth. Flashcards
Where does the earth recieve its heat?
The sun
What is the hottest part of the earth?
The equator.
Describe the climate at the equator.
Hot and wet.
What climate conditions would you associate with high pressure systems?
Dry/ arid conditions.
What are x3 global circulation cells called?
Polar, ferrell and hadley.
As the ground heats up, it warms the air above it. Warm air r______ because it is less d______ - this creates an area of I___ pressure.
Rises, dense low.
As air in the atmosphere starts to cool, it s____ and becomes more d_____ - this creates an area of h___ pressure.
Sinks, dense and high.
What is responsible for redistributing heat energy around the world?
Winds and ocean currents.
True or false? Air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure areas.
True.
True or false? Ocean currents transfer heat energy from areas of surplus (extra heat) to areas of deficit (not enough heat).
True.
On a climate graph, what do the blue bars represent?
Precipitation.
On a climate graph, what does the red line represent?
Temperature.
