Topic 3 - Atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
Vertical heat transfer
A
Radiation - land radiates heat back out to space through the use of long-wave radiation.
Convection - warm air is forced to rise as part of convection currents. The rising warm air is replaced by colder, descending air.
Conduction - energy is transferred through contact.
2
Q
Horizontal heat transfer
A
Ocean currents e.g. North Atlantic Drift
Winds
Hurricanes - latent heat