elementos do clima Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is temperature?
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
True or False: Temperature is solely dependent on the amount of heat present in a substance.
False
What factors can cause variation in temperature?
Factors include latitude, altitude, proximity to water bodies, vegetation, and human activities.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the measure of moisture in the air.
humidity
Which two types of humidity are commonly measured?
Absolute humidity and relative humidity.
What does relative humidity indicate?
Relative humidity indicates the amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at a given temperature.
How does altitude affect temperature?
Temperature generally decreases with an increase in altitude.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect temperature? A) Latitude B) Proximity to water C) Wind speed D) Vegetation
C) Wind speed
True or False: Areas near the equator typically have more consistent temperatures throughout the year.
True
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What is the role of clouds in temperature variation?
Clouds can both cool and warm the Earth’s surface by reflecting sunlight and trapping heat.
Fill in the blank: Urban areas tend to have a higher temperature due to the _____ effect.
urban heat island
What is the difference between absolute humidity and relative humidity?
Absolute humidity measures the actual amount of water vapor in the air, while relative humidity measures the current amount of water vapor as a percentage of the maximum amount possible at that temperature.
Short Answer: Name one human activity that can influence local temperature.
Deforestation or industrial activity.
True or False: Ocean currents can influence coastal temperatures.
True
What is the significance of the dew point?
The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture, leading to condensation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common measure of temperature? A) Celsius B) Fahrenheit C) Kelvin D) Joules
D) Joules
How does vegetation cover affect local humidity levels?
Vegetation can increase local humidity levels through the process of transpiration.
Fill in the blank: The _____ scale is commonly used for measuring temperature in scientific contexts.
Kelvin
What is the primary source of heat for the Earth’s atmosphere?
The Sun.
Short Answer: How does the Earth’s tilt affect temperature variations?
The tilt of the Earth affects the angle of sunlight received, leading to seasonal temperature variations.
True or False: Temperature can affect air pressure.
True
What is the role of water bodies in temperature regulation?
Water bodies moderate temperatures by absorbing heat during the day and releasing it at night.
Multiple Choice: Which factor has the least impact on temperature change? A) Latitude B) Altitude C) Ocean currents D) Air pressure
D) Air pressure
