Module #7 Flashcards
Coriolis effect
The way in which the rotation of the earth Bends the path of Winds, sea currents, and objects that fly through different latitudes
What are the three main factors that affect the earth’s weather?
Thermal energy, uneven distribution of thermal energy, and water vapor in the atmosphere
It’s stratus clouds are darker, what are they called?
Nimbostratus
What is the difference between weather and climate?
The weather changes from day to day, while the climate does not
Air mass
A large body of air with relatively uniform pressure, temperature, and humidity
If you find lenticular clouds higher than normal, what are they called?
Altolenticular clouds
What does “insulation” stand for?
Incoming solar radiation
In the northern hemisphere, is the link of the days greater or less than 12 hours between June 21 and September 22? Are the daily increasing or decreasing during that time?
The days are greater than 12 hours long but are decreasing in length.
In the southern hemisphere, between what days are the days less than 12 hours but increasing?
From June 21 to September 22
Is the northern hemisphere’s summer during aphelion or perihelion?
Aphelion
What causes the wind?
Temperature differences cause winds.
Why isn’t there a constant stream of wind blowing from the poles to the equator?
The temperature of the air changes as it changes latitude
What causes the wind patterns to bend in different regions of the globe?
The Coriolis effect bins the wind patterns
Weather front
A boundary between two air masses
Suppose you are in a Alaska and would like to fire a missile to hit a target at the equator, due South of your location. Ignoring the effects of wind and air resistance, in which direction should you aim the missile?
South east