Ocean Currents
Currents that move AWAY from the equator are...
a. warmer ocean currents
b. colder ocean currents
c. just water
Currents that move AWAY from the equator are...
a. warmer ocean currents
Where does the ocean get its energy that influences Earth’s weather?
What does Ms. Beukema NEED, in order to be alive?
Coffee :)
The windward side of the mountian refers to the side that...
a. where the air mass approaches and has the highest precipitation
b. where the air mass leaves and has a low amount of precipitation
The windward side of the mountian refers to the side that...
a. where the air mass approaches and has the highest precipitation
The main source of energy for the water cycle is....
the sun's energy/radiant energy
A directional movement of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface; deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity differences...
Ocean Currents
The prevailing weather patterns of a region
True or false: Ms. Beukema holds a school record at her high school for track and field.
True :)
Temperatures of an air mass decrease as it...
a. rises
b. falls
Temperatures of an air mass decrease as it...
a. rises
condensation and freezing
What is a convection current?
A convection current is a current that keeps the liquid (ocean) in constant motion, due to the heating and cooling of water.
The higher the latitude, the _________ the climate; the lower the latitude, the ________ the climate.
Insert hotter and colder into the two blanks.
The higher the latitude, the colder the climate; the lower the latitude, the hotter the climate.
What are Ms. Beukema's dogs names?
Winnie and Reno
These weather maps show conditions in Michigan on two days. The table next to it provides the weather conditions.
Data from the weather maps and the table can be used to conclude that–
a. cold fronts are associated with precipitation.
b. a warm front usually follows a cold front.
c. high temperatures can follow a cold front.
Data from the weather maps and the table can be used to conclude that -
a. cold fronts are associated with precipitation
List the processes in the water cycle that are examples of absorption of energy.
Evaporation and Melting
How do oceans influence weather and climate?
a. Oceans cause winds to move by the motion of strong currents.
b. Oceans reflect the Sun’s energy back through the atmosphere into space.
c. Oceans absorb the energy of the Sun, store it, and release it.
How do oceans influence weather and climate?
c. Oceans absorb the energy of the Sun, store it, and release it.
The geography of a region affects its weather because the shape of landforms influences –
a.the amount of sunlight entering the atmosphere.
b.the volume of sediment reaching the ocean.
c.the flow of winds and ocean currents.
The geography of a region affects its weather because the shape of landforms influences –
c.the flow of winds and ocean currents.
Ms. Beukema's dream job is to own a __________.
Dog hotel
Look at the image in the slideshow, based on this information and what is provided in the weather map, which city shown is most likely currently experiencing clouds, but will see clearer skies in the near future? Why?
Cleveland will experience clearer skies in the near future, because the area of higher pressure is moving in towards Cleveland.
Define transpiration...
Transpiration is water from plants moving into the atmosphere.
A map of sea surface temperatures is provided. What best explains the patterns in thermal differences that generate ocean currents?
The equator absorbs more direct heat from the sun, causing the currents in the ocean.
Thermal energy from evaporating water helps drive the weather systems. Which regions of Earth would have the most evaporation?
The regions of Earth that would have the most evaporation is near the equator.
Name the movie using a quote from Ms. Beukema's favorite movie..
“I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed 11 cookies into the VCR.”
Elf
This weather map of the United States shows the locations of four cities and the direction of movement of four different air masses. The data table gives the air pressure in the four cities.
Which air mass is demonstrating a flow of air from high to low pressure?
Air mass C demonstrates a flow of air from high to low pressure.
In the image on the slideshow, the water from the lake moved to the ocean due to _________, and the water from the ocean moved to the atmosphere due to ____________.
a. radiant energy; gravity
b. radiant energy; radiant energy
c. gravity; radiant energy
The water from the lake moved to the ocean due to _________, and the water from the ocean moved to the atmosphere due to ____________.
c. gravity; radiant energy.