Weather and climate Flashcards
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1
Q
What is the Kennedy code
A
Kennedy Kennedy kangaroo Kennedy Kennedy we love you were responsible respectful and we perserve!
2
Q
What is weather?
A
Short term changes.
3
Q
What is climate?
A
average temp, weather
4
Q
What are climate zones?
A
Areas with distinct climate that can be defined by weather pattern, latitude or plant and animal communities
5
Q
What is the Coriolis effect?
A
The Coriolis effect makes things like planes or currents of air traveling long distances around to appear to move at a curve instead of a straight line
6
Q
What is Altitude?
A
The height of an object is above ground or sea level.
7
Q
What is wind?
A
The movement of air due to uneven heat on Earth’s surface.
8
Q
What is salinity?
A
The amount of salt in dissolved water.
