1. Weather
Where are you more likely to experience hurricanes? equatorial zones, temperate zones, polar zones
equatorial zones
Do jet stream currents in the United States carry weather towards the east or towards the west?
towards the east
Which layer of the atmosphere is where weather occurs?
troposphere
What kind of pressure system is typically associated with clear skies and fair weather?
high pressure
What is the greenhouse effect?
the trapping of heat in the air by gases like CO2 and methane
On a weather map, you see a line with triangles on it. What kind of front is moving in?
cold front
Do the convection currents for sea breezes go over both the land and the water or only the land or only over the water?
they go over both
The ozone layer blocks sunlight. Where is it?
stratosphere
What direction do most weather systems move across the United States?
from the west to the east
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How does increased CO2 concentration relate to air temperature?
more CO2 = warmer air
What is the impact of the Gulf Stream on the climate of western Europe?
mild climate
What heats faster, the land or oceans? Does the hot air rise or sink?
land, rises
Why are rainforest humid? 1. greenhouse effect, 2. transpiration & the water cycle, 3. evaporation, transpiration, frequent rainfall, humid temps 4. near the equator so lots of rain
3. evaporation, transpiration, frequent rainfall, humid temps
How does the jet stream effect weather in winter?
It brings cold air further south.
Why is the air at the bottom of the troposphere warmer than the air near the top?
The land and oceans conduct heat to the air it touches.
What is the role of ocean current temperature in influencing weather patterns?
cold water= little evaporation= dry
warm water= lots of evaporation= rainy/snowy
For land breezes does the air rise over the water or over the land?
over the water
Relate high and low pressure to types of weather.
high pressure= clear, sunny
low pressure= rain, snow, or clouds
Correctly match evaporation to two heat terms. Options: conduction, convection, radiation, thermal expansion
radiation and convection
What processes and item contribute to the ocean acting as a carbon sink?
algae & photosynthesis
How do scientist determine there is going to be an El Niño event? 1. number of rainy days 2. world wide daily weather 3. previous data 4. a sample of Pacific Ocean temperature
3. previous data
How do El Niño conditions affect temperature and weather events?
warmer, dryer or stormier
When should you paint your house based on weather maps, during a low pressure system or a high pressure system?
high pressure
What stage of the water water cycle is an example of heat being absorbed, resulting in a state of matter change? freezing, infiltrating, melting, condensing
melting
What predictions can be made about the amount of CO2 in the air if algae are dying?
There will be more CO2 because it isn't being absorbed by algae during photosynthesis