Common atmospheric Phenomena Flashcards
(23 cards)
takes more time to heat up during daytime. High specific heat
water
Heats up faster. Low specific heat
land
why is the air above the land less dense?
because the atoms are compacted together
why is the air above water dense?
because the atoms are not compacted together
what happens when the warm air over the land begins to rise?
it creates low pressure
cool air that comes along the land is called as?
sea breeze
what happens to the low pressure created by the warm air from the land?
it becomes a cloud
during the night, what’s warmer? water or land?
water
cool breeze from the land is called as?
land breeze
what are moonsoons?
wind systems
how many monsoon does the Philippines have?
2
true or false:
All things move from higher to lower
true
true or false:
High power is dense
low power is less dense
false
Northeast monsoon that develops over India and southern Siberia
Amihan
When does the Amihan start in the Ph? and when does it end?
December, February
What type of monsoon is cold air from land to water
Amihan
Southern monsoon that develops in the pacific ocean
Habagat
When does the Habagat start? and end?
july, september
what type of monsoon is cold air from water to land?
Habagat
What does ITCZ mean?
Intertropical Convergence Zone
where the air from the north meets the south air
ITCZ
gives rise to massive clouds formation
ITCZ
Where mostly Typhoons form
ITCZ
