Weather and Climate Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is weather
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc
What is climate
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
What is high pressure
Air that is more dense.Molecules are close together.Wants to move to low pressure area.
What is low pressure
Air that is less dense.Molecules are farther apart.
What is the Coriolis Effect
The rotation of the earth causes the wind to appear to curve.
What is circulation
Water and air moving in a circular pattern
What is salinity
The amount of salt in something.
What is rain shadow
The side of a mountain that’s dry and not wet
What are Climate zones
An area with distinct climates that can be defined by weather,patterns,latitude,or plant and animal communities.
What is altitude
The height of an object that is above ground (or sea level)
What is latitude
The horizontal lines on a map or globes.It measures the amount of north or south from the equator
What is wind
The movements of the air due to uneven heating of the earth’s surface.
What is precipitation
Part of the water cycle,when water falls to the Earth as hail,rain,snow,or sleet.
