Unit 6 Review/Semester Exam

Front

Where are the subtropical jet streams located?

Back

Near the equator.

Front

What creates the air pressure difference between the equator and the poles?

Back

The amount of direct sunlight each area receives.

Front

What type of weather does this symbol represent?

Back

Warm weather and light showers.

Front

What causes warm air to rise?

Back

The fact that it's less dense than cold air.

Front

Why is land at D cooler than land at C?

Back

The surface current comes from the poles.

Front

What is the definition of air pressure?

Back

The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

Front

What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

Back

The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to warm and rise, creating wind and weather.

Front

Define convection in the context of weather.

Back

The transfer of heat by the movement of air or water, causing warm air to rise and cool air to sink.

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

Front

Explain the difference between weather and climate.

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.