Section F Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What causes global wind patterns?
A
Convection currents
2
Q
Which effect is responsible for the deflection of global winds due to Earth’s rotation?
A
Coriolis effect
3
Q
What do winds transfer through the atmosphere?
A
Heat energy
4
Q
If more heat is entering than leaving, the radiation budget is considered what?
A
High
5
Q
If more heat is leaving than entering, the radiation budget is considered what?
A
Low
6
Q
What are the fast-moving air currents in the stratosphere that affect weather systems called?
A
Jet streams
