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Temperature Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

Bowen Ratio B

A

B = H /L x E

where H is sensible heat transferred to the atmosphere.

L = Latent heat
E= Evaporation rate
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2
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High Bowen Ratio

A

Lots of sensible heating, not much evaporation

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3
Q

Where might you find high Bowen Ratio

A

Deserts

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4
Q

What effect does a high Bowen Ration have on temperatures?

A

Sensible heat is used to raise the temperature. Temperatures rise more quickly and to a higher maximum

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5
Q

Lower Bowen Ratio

A

Lots of evaporation

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6
Q

Where might you find a Lower Bowen Ratio

A

Ocean or Lake

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7
Q

What effect does a lower Bowen Ratio have?

A

Much of available energy is used in evaporation.

Temperature rises more slowly and maximum will be lower.

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8
Q

Typical Bowen Ratios

A

0.1 over tropical ocean
0.6 over temperate forest
4 over semi-arid areas
10 over deserts

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9
Q

Sensible heat

A

Heat that causes a change in temperature (can sense this) with no change in its phase. Transferred by virtue of temperature difference (e.g. conduction/convection)

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10
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Latent heat

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is the energy absorbed or released from a substance during a phase change. Temperature remains the same (e.g. 0 C or 100 C)

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