Weather/Climate
Definition of weather (doesn't need to be word for word)
the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere (short term)
cold
If two cities have the same latitude they MUST have the same climate (true or false)
False
the transfer of heat through direct contact or touch
conduction
Gases that can trap heat within the atmosphere are called ____
Greenhouse gases
Definition of climate (doesn't need to be word for word)
the average conditions of an area over a long period of time (includes temperature and precipitation...LONG TERM)
Warm currents at the equator typically travel towards the _____.
poles
the closer to the equator gives an area this kind of sunlight
direct
Ocean currents bring warm or cold temps to different areas because of this type of heat transfer.
convection (movement of heat through a fluid)
What is one way that humans are adding Carbon Dioxide (greenhouse gases) into the atmosphere?
- transportation
- factories
-fertilizers
-deforestation (cutting down trees)
Four factors that affect weather
heat, wind, air pressure, humidity
ocean currents close to the equator are typically...
warm
What is the definition of latitude?
How near or far an area is north or south to the equator.
radiation
What is one way that nature is adding carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
forest/wild fires
volcanic eruptions
5 factors that affect climate
latitude, elevation/altitude, ocean currents, global winds, nearness to water
Equator
If an area is close to the equator it was ALWAYS have a warm climate (true/false)
false
The heating and cooling of our atmosphere is caused MOSTLY by this type of heat transfer.
convection
Why is ozone helpful to humans?
Ozone acts like a shield and protects us from harmful ultra violet (UV) radiation.