SG 6-10

Question 0

Explain Coriolis effect.

Answer 0

It is the apparent curving of the path of winds and ocean currents due to the earths rotation.

Question 1

How is global warming caused by the greenhouse effect?

Answer 1

An increase of greenhouse effects in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases absorb thermal energy in the atmosphere.

Question 2

Polar easterlies?

Answer 2

Cold, article air over U.S., Wind belts that extend from the presto 60 latitude in both hemispheres.

Question 3

Westerlies?

Answer 3

Carry moist air through U.S.

Wind belts between 30-60 latitude in both hemispheres.

Question 4

Trade winds?

Answer 4

Traders used winds to travel from Europe to America

Blow 30 latitude to almost equator in both hemispheres

Question 5

Doldrums?

Answer 5

Very little wind, means dull, sluggish

Trade winds that meet in area around equator

Question 6

Horse lattitudes?

Answer 6

Horses thrown overboard

30 N and 30 S

Question 7

Jet streams?

Answer 7

Narrow belts of high speed winds in upper troposphere and lower stratosphere.

Question 8

How does wind move in regards to high and low pressure areas?

Answer 8

Cold air sinks ( high pressure), warm air rises (low pressure)

Question 9

How are winds named?

Answer 9

For the direction from which they blow?