Weather and Climate Flashcards
Cyclonic rain
Frontal rain
Orographic rain
Rain that occurs when air cools as it rises up a mountain
Subsidence
Air that is subsiding or descending
Convergence
Two air masses moving towards one another
Adiabatic warming
Process whereby air warms as its pressure decreases
Maritime climate
Climate experienced by coastal places
Seasonal temperature range
Difference between summer and winter temperatures
Diurnal temperature range
Difference between the high temperatures of day and the low temperatures of night
Continental climate
Climate experienced by places far from the ocean
Prevailing winds
Winds that blow most often
El Niño
Climate change brought about by warmer conditions in the Pacific
La Niña
Climate change brought about by cooler conditions in the Pacific
Isobars
Lines which join areas if equal pressure
Synoptic weather map
Map showing weather conditions for a particular time on a particular day
Ridge
High pressure extending outwards to lower pressure
