Earth Science Review 2 (Atmosphere and Climate)

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What is the main reason land heats more rapidly than water?

Back

Land has a lower specific heat capacity than water, meaning it requires less energy to increase its temperature.

Front

What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the significance of atmospheric convection currents in climate?

Back

They help distribute heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climate.

Front

What effect does the unequal heating of Earth by the Sun have?

Back

It creates temperature gradients that drive atmospheric and oceanic circulation.

Front

What happens to saltier, colder ocean water compared to warmer water?

Back

It sinks due to its higher density.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains active weather?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the role of the troposphere in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

It is the lowest layer where weather occurs and where most of the atmosphere's mass is found.

Front

How does Earth's tilt affect seasonal changes?

Back

The tilt causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

It is the process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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