Storms
Which direction do large scale storms rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?
counterclockwise
it’s extremely cold. Even in summer, the temperatures here never go higher than 50°F (10°C)!
Polar
a geographic coordinate that specifies the north–south position of a point on the Earth's surface
latitude
Why does latitude matter?
hurricane, cyclone or typhoon
These climate zones are so dry because moisture is rapidly evaporated from the air and there is very little precipitation.
dry/arid
directed movement of ocean water that flows in one of the Earth's oceans
ocean currents
Why does elevation matter
temperature decreases with height in the atmosphere
Name the small scale storm that forms over land. Most of these on the planet occur in a region of the United States.
Tornadoes
In this hot and humid zone, the average temperatures are greater than 64°F (18°C) year-round and there is more than 59 inches of precipitation each year.
Tropical
the normal or usual movement of air in a region
prevailing winds
Why do prevailing winds and ocean currents matter?
transports heat and precipitation around the globe
What is the difference between a hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones?
Where they form on the planet
In this zone, there are typically warm and humid summers with thunderstorms and mild winters.
temperate
how high above sea level something is
altitude
Why does distance from large bodies of water matter?
Water heats and cools more slowly than land. Therefore, in the summer, the coastal regions will stay cool in summer and warm in winter
What is the name of the effect that describes why/how storms rotate the way they do in each hemisphere?
Coriolis Effect
These regions have warm to cool summers and very cold winters. In the winter, this zone can experience snowstorms, strong winds, and very cold temperatures—sometimes falling below -22°F (-30°C)!
Continental
the shape or features of the land and surface
topography
Why does topography matter?
Mountainous areas tend to have more extreme weather because it acts as a barrier to air movements and moisture