Weather and global wind patterns

Front

What is the reason the equator is warmer than the north and south poles?

Back

The equator is warmer because it gets more direct sunlight and more hours of sunlight.

Front

What type of front is associated with purple humps and triangles facing the same direction?

Back

Occluded Front

Front

What symbol represents a cold front?

Back

Cold Front

Front

What type of front is indicated by a stationary line?

Back

Stationary Front

Front

What three elements affect air pressure?

Back

Height above sea level, temperature, and amount of water vapor.

Front

Define 'weather'.

Back

Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

Front

What is a 'front' in meteorology?

Back

A front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

Front

What is the difference between a warm front and a cold front?

Back

A warm front occurs when warm air rises over cold air, while a cold front occurs when cold air pushes under warm air.

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as wind, due to the rotation of the Earth.

Front

What are global wind patterns?

Back

Global wind patterns are large-scale wind movements that occur due to the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.