MOUNTAINS/ELEVATION
How does latitude affect temperature?
Areas closer to the equator are warmer, and areas farther from the equator are colder.
What happens to a water current as it nears the poles?
It gets colder.
How are weather and climate different?
Weather describes CURRENT atmospheric conditions. Climate describes average conditions over a long period of time.
Which surfaces absorb heat the most?
Black and rough surfaces.
What is the name for the side of the mountain that gets little/no precipitation?
Leeward
What latitude receives the least direct sunlight?
90o N or S (the poles)
Name one greenhouse gas
CO2
CH4
N2O
water vapor
What is a "rain shadow"?
An area of land near a mountain that receives low levels of precipitation.
What are 2 factors that influence precipitation?
Mountains and prevailing winds
What 3 things can happen to incoming solar radiation?
How can there be snow on high mountains that are located near the equator?
Because the higher the elevation, the lower the temperature.
What direction do lines of latitude run?
They run east and west and measure distance north or south of the equator.
Explain how the climate of land located near an ocean is affected by the ocean.
Bc water heats up and cools down slowly, the climate is moderated on the land.
Which surfaces absorb heat the least?
White and smooth surfaces.
What happens to precipitation and temperature as elevation increases?
Temperatures decrease & precipitation increases.
Cities located far from the equator have what type of climates?
Cold
Why do melting glaciers increase global temperatures?
Ice reflects radiation. As ice melts, it's replaced by dirt and plants that absorb radiation.