climate exam part 4

Question 1

what is the main source of Earth’s energy?

Answer 1

solar radiation/sunlight

Question 2

what is the difference between weather and climate?

Answer 2

weather: day to day conditions of atmosphere in area over short period of time
climate:average weather patterns in an area over a long period of time

Question 3

what is specific heat capacity?

Answer 3

the amount of energy needed to raise the temp of 1 kg of a substance by 1 degree

Question 4

what is the difference between having high and low heat capacity?

Answer 4

high: substance requires more energy and takes longer to heat and cool but stores more heat energy
low: substance requires less energy and can heat and cool quick but stores less energy

Question 5

What is Albedo?

Answer 5

a measure of how much solar radiation is reflected back into space by a surface

Question 6

How does water affect the creation of seasons and climate?

Answer 6

-ocean currents distribute heat globally
-water vapor is a greenhouse gas that helps retain heat

Question 7

what has the most and least impact on the creation of seasons and climate?

Answer 7

most:
-earths tilt
-distance from equator
-ocean currents
least:
-elevation
-vegetation