weather and climate Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What is the Kennedy code
A
We’re responsible, respectful and we persevere
2
Q
what is climate?
A
weather trends over long periods of time
3
Q
What is weather
A
Short term changes in the atmosphere, temperature,precipitation, etc.
4
Q
What is high pressure?
A
air that is more dense
5
Q
What is Low Preassure?
A
air that is less dense
6
Q
What is the Coriolis effect?
A
The rotation of Earth causing the wind to appear to curve
7
Q
What is circulation?
A
Water and air moving in a circular pattern
8
Q
What is salinity?
A
The amount of salt in something’
9
Q
What are the climate zones?
A
The tropical zone, the polar zone, and the temperate zone
10
Q
What is rain shadow?
A
One side of the mountain that doesn’t get rain called the leeward side
11
Q
What is altitude?
A
The height above sea level
