Weather and Climate Flashcards
1
Q
What is climate?
A
Climate is the pattern for weather in the area.
2
Q
What is radiant energy?
A
Radiant energy is energy that travels in space like sun.
3
Q
What is latitude?
A
Latitude is the distance of north or south from the equator.
4
Q
What is rotation?
A
Rotation is earth spinning on the axis making day and night.
5
Q
What is orbit?
A
The circular path of an space object around a star, planet, or moon.
6
Q
What is convection currents?
A
Convection currents occur when warm air/water rises and colder air/water sinks.
7
Q
What is atmospheric movement?
A
Atmospheric movement is when the sun’s heat, heats the air that rises and cools the air that sinks.
8
Q
What are ocean currents?
A
An ocean current is when hot water rises and cold air sinks
