Tropical Rainforest
Which ocean affects the Tropical Rainforest in S. America?
Atlantic Ocean
What type of winds carry warm, moist air over the Tropical Rainforest?
Prevailing Winds
What causes water vapor to rise from the ocean?
Evaporation
What ocean has the biggest effect on the Temperate Rainforest?
Pacific Ocean
Can there be dry air in the prevailing winds that move across the ocean (no elevation)?
No
What way do the prevailing winds blow over the Tropical Rainforest?
East to West
What type of winds carry cool, moist air over the Temperate Rainforest?
Prevailing Winds
What are the three parts of the water cycle that gravity has a part of?
Infiltration, Surface flow/runoff, and Precipitation
What way do the prevailing winds blow over the Temperate Rainforest?
West to East
Why does Lima have drier air?
The moisture condenses out of the air as it rises over the elevated mountains.
What type of air/temperature does the Atlantic Ocean bring to the Tropical Rainforest?
Moist, Warm Air
What are large bodies of air that have consistent temperature throughout?
Air Masses
Does gravity deal with energy or speed in the water cycle?
Speed
What type of air/ temperature does the Pacific Ocean bring to the Temperate Rainforest?
Cool, Moist Air
Why does Sarmiento have drier air?
The air dries out as it moves over the elevation of the Andes Mountains.
What is the city over the Andes Mountains from the Tropical Rainforest?
Lima
Do air masses and currents have an effect on one another?
Yes
What is the part of the water cycle that liquid water is heated to water vapor?
Evaporation
What is the city is over the Andes Mountains from the Temperate Rainforest?
Sarmiento
How does dry air affect Thunderstorms?
A Thunderstorm needs moisture. Dry air will dissipate a Thunderstorm
Where are Tropical Rainforest found, and why?
Tropical Rainforest are found along the equator due to the abundance of water vapor and hotter land temperatures.
Name a storm that has high winds
Dust storm, Tropical Storms, Blizzards, and Hurricanes
Does Evaporation happen over all bodies of water?
Yes
Where are Temperate Rainforest in S. America?
Further south of the equator, near Pacific Ocean
Why are winds moist on the Tropical and Temperate Rainforest sides of the Mountains?
Lower elevation and winds are coming off of the oceans