weather and climate Flashcards
(14 cards)
what is the Kennedy code?
We’re responsible, respectful, and we persevere!
What is climate?
Climate is the average weather conditions.
What is weather?
Weather is a short term changes in the atmosphere.
High Pressure
Air that is more dense also molecules are close together and they want to move low pressure area.
Low pressure
Air that is less dense and molecules are farther apart.
Coriolis Effect
The rotation of the Earth’s cause the wind to appear to curve.
Circulation
Water and air moving in a circular pattern.
Salinity
The amount of salt in the ocean
Rain Shadow
A dry region on the leeward side of a mountainous area, where less precipitation falls compared to the windward side
Climate Zone
Areas with distinct climate that can be defined by weather patterns, latitude or plant and animal communities
Altitude
The height and object is above ground (or sea) level
Precipitation
Part of the water cycle when water falls to earth as hail, rain, snow, or sleet
Wind
It’s a natural movement of air in the air which is form by particular direction
latitude
It’s a distance of a place from north to south of the earth’s equator.
