Climate vs. Weather
It was rainy yesterday
There was a snowstorm yesterday
Weather
Which air mass sinks?
Cold
What causes surface currents?
Wind
Why do global winds deflect instead of moving straight?
Earth's rotation
The long term average of a region's weather
Climate
T/F? Weather varies more than climate
True
What happens when a cold front meets a warm front?
Thunderstorm
What causes deep ocean currents?
Density
What type of wind blows from the sea to the land?
Sea Breeze
The average low temperature in January is 32 degrees F
Climate
It snowed 12 cm last night
Weather
What is the main energy source for these air masses?
The Sun
What current do we live near?
Gulf Stream Current/ Gulf Loop
Why do winds blow?
Temperature differences
The average summer temperatures have gone up over the last decade
Climate
Summer is warm and dry
Climate
What could change the overall climate of an area? (there can be several answers)
Ocean currents change direction or slow down
Winds change direction or slow down
Carbon emissions
What do currents carry?
heat
Narrow belts of fast moving winds found in the troposphere
Jet Stream
There is a thunderstorm watch for our entire county
Weather
Annual snowfall is 1.2 meters
Climate
Which source provides the best potential for future renewable energy?
Solar
Which direction does the Gulf Current flow?
Northeast (towards Europe)
What is responsible for the circular pattern in some currents and winds?
Coriolis Effect