Energy Transfers
Which part of the earth receives the most solar radiation?
Equator
What does the H and L stand for on a weather map?
High pressure and low pressure
If you live near the coast that get cold water what weather would you expect?
Colder
What type of front pushes warm air up?
Cold front
Long term
Which part of the earth is solar radiation most spread out at?
Poles
What 2 weather variables do you need to understand to predict the weather?
Temperature and humidity
Why do sea and land breezes occur?
In which pressure system are there less clouds in the sky?
High pressure
Do the amount of people determine an area's climate?
No
A mug is warmed up from hot water being poured into, what type of energy transfer is this?
Convection
If a cold front is approaching what weather would you expect?
Cold air and slight precipitation
A city near the coast will experience more constant __________ throughout the year?
Temperature
What happens when a warm front and a cold front meet each other and stand still for several day?
Stationary front; lots of rain
It is cold and windy today in Cleveland, TN
Weather
What is albedo?
The reflectivity of a surface
What are the lines on a map that go from east to west and do they effect weather?
Latitude and YES!!!
Is the specific heat of water greater or less than land?
Greater; so it takes longer to cool off
If it is cloudy and rainy what pressure system is in an area?
Low
What is found on the leeward side of a mountain?
What is found on the windward side of a mountain?
Desert/dry air
Vegetation
Give an example of albedo
Sun reflecting off of snow
Are cold fronts represented by triangles or circles?
Triangles
If you live in an area that gets warm air from the gulf stream and cold air from the north, what type of weather might you expect?
Temperate, not much change
What are the prevailing westerlies? Where are they found?
Wind that blows from west to east. Found in the mid latitudes (30-60)
Is this an example of weather or climate?
It rains about 32 inches a year in Cleveland, TN
Climate