Show:
Weather
Oceans
Wind
Climate
Atmosphere
100

If I told you that a high pressure system was moving to Oregon, what would that mean for our weather? 

We would probably have clear, sunny skies

100

How do ocean temperatures change with latitude?

At the equator, ocean temperatures are warmer. As you go North or South, the temperatures get colder. 

100

What is wind?

Moving air

100

What is climate?

The conditions in an area over a long period of time, or generally

100

List the layers of the atmosphere in order. Start with the layer that is closest to the Earth.

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

Exosphere

200

What is an area of the United States that you might see a tornado watch in? 

Kansas

Oklahoma

Great Plains

200

What causes deepwater ocean currents?

Differences in density and salinity of the water cause it to circle and create a current. 

200

Wind flows from ____________ pressure to __________ pressure.

Wind flows from higher pressure to lower pressure.

200

This location has very cold year round temperatures and its precipitation is usually snow. What is the climate?

Polar

200
What layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur in? 

The troposphere

300
Why might areas of the same latitude have different climates? 

Altitude

Wind

Being close to water

Other landforms (valleys/canyons)

300

What is the Gulf Stream?

The Gulf Stream is one of the strongest ocean currents in the world. It carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to northwestern Europe. 

300

What is the difference between an anemometer and a wind vane?

An anemometer measures wind speed. A wind vane measures wind direction.

300

How does climate change with latitude?

Near the equator, you see warmer climates (mild, dry, tropical. As yougo North or South, the climates get colder and harsher, being severe and polar mainly.

300

How many years ago was the atmosphere 15% CO2 (carbon dioxide) and less than 1% oxygen?

2-3 billion years ago

400

What direction does weather move across the U.S.?

West to East

400

How would living next to a warm ocean affect the climate of the place? 

Living next to a warm ocean would make the climate of the land nearby warmer. 

400

How are latitude and prevailing winds related?

At the same latitude, prevailing winds blow the same direction. 

400

What is the main difference between a severe and a highland climate?

1. Highland means mountains, severe does not.

2. Severe has warm summers and cold winters, highland is pretty cool/cold year round 

400

How has the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere changed over time? 

A very long time ago, there was a lot of CO2 (70%) in the atmosphere. Over time, the oceans absorbed it and it decreased to around 20%. It kept decreasing, however now, human actions are causing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to increase again. It has increased 27% between 1959 and 2015.
500

If Oregon was unusually sunny in February, what type of weather might we be experiencing? 

A high pressure system

500

What is the California current and how does it affect the climate?

The California current is a cold water current. It brings cold water down the coast of CA. Likely, this makes the climate of CA cooler than it otherwise would be. 

500

What does the Coriolis Effect have to do with prevailing winds? 

Earth's rotation causes the winds in the northern hemisphere to blow right and winds in the southern hemisphere to blow left. 
500

You meet someone who is interested in moving to Salem, Oregon. Tell me...

1. What climate would they be moving to?

2. Describe the climate for them

Salem has a mild climate. 

In a mild climate, you can expect to see warm/hot summers and cool winters, but not colder than 27F/-3C. It is a moist climate, with precipitation usually falling in the winter or summer. 

500

What is the greenhouse effect?

The gases that exist in the atmosphere absorb and hold thermal energy that should escape from Earth