Weather and Climate Flashcard

Front

What gives hurricanes their rotation? Options: wind shear, Gulf Stream, Hadley cells, Coriolis effect.

Back

Coriolis effect

Front

Why is rainfall so heavy at the equator?

Back

The equator receives more sunlight, causing more evaporation and cloud formation.

Front

Explain why many of the world’s deserts are located at 30° north and south latitude.

Back

Due to the presence of high-pressure zones that inhibit cloud formation and precipitation.

Front

The diagram shows the processes of the water cycle. Which of the following correctly describes the change of state for the process of condensation?

Back

Gas to liquid

Front

Why do ocean water temperature and salinity vary in the deep water currents?

Back

Due to the mixing of different water masses with varying temperatures and salinities

Front

How do the differences in water temperatures and salinity drive deep water circulation?

Back

By creating density differences that cause water to sink or rise

Front

What is the role of sunlight in forming lake-effect snow?

Back

The sun heats the air and water unequally, generating winds that pick up moisture from the lakes and drops it to the east.

Front

Describe the order of the circulation of ocean water in the northern hemisphere starting from ocean water near the equator absorbing heat from the sun.

Back

Warm water moves towards the poles, cooling down as it travels.

Front

Which condition favors condensation?

• 1. a blade of grass is colder than the surrounding air

• warm, moist air rises and cools
  

• 2. a puddle absorbs heat from the pavement below it

• 3. the sun rises and warms the atmosphere
  

• 4. air flowing in from the ocean encounters a mountain

Back

a blade of grass is colder than the surrounding air

Front

Which process in the water cycle is not an example of a change in the thermal energy of water? Options: evaporation, precipitation, condensation, crystallization.

Back

precipitation