Super Duper Easy
How many factors are there that determine weather? Try to name them.
7 Factors
Does precipitation give off or release energy?
Release energy
The amount of solar energy depends on .........
latitude
Explain why Earth has different climate zones.
Due to the unequal heating of Earth's surface
Identify the difference between windward and leeward sides on a mountain.
Windward is vegetated and rain falls on this side, while leeward is dry and there is no plants or rain.
What does L and H represent on a weather map?
High and Low air pressure system
Define fronts.
Front is the boundary between air masses with different densities and temperature.
What is the similarity between climate and weather?
Both describe atmospheric conditions
When does a warm front occur?
Warm fronts occur when warm air moves over colder air.
A very cold air mass formed in Canada. What would it be called?
Continental polar air mass
Is a never ending process ............
The water cycle
List factors that influence climate?
Temperature and Precipitation
List the stages of the water cycle. (all of them)
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Run off, Infiltration, Groundwater, Sublimation, and Transpiration.
Can air pressure occur on a local scale?
Air pressure differences can occur on a global or on a local scale.
How does air move in low pressure system?
In a low-pressure system, air moves inward and rises.