Atmosphere Unit 521

Front

What are the primary factors that enable climatologists to forecast hurricane formation?

Back

Ocean currents and temperature.

Front

What happens to the dew point as relative humidity increases?

Back

The dew point will increase.

Front

Which type of area is least likely to become a heat island?

Back

Rural areas, such as Prospect, North Carolina, are least likely to become heat islands.

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

It helps reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface of the Earth.

Front

Which substance in the atmosphere absorbs most ultraviolet rays?

Back

Ozone.

Front

Define 'heat island' effect.

Back

The heat island effect refers to urban areas becoming significantly warmer than their rural surroundings due to human activities.

Front

What is relative humidity?

Back

Relative humidity is the amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold at a given temperature.

Front

Explain the role of ocean currents in climate.

Back

Ocean currents help regulate temperatures and weather patterns by distributing heat across the planet.

Front

What is the significance of the dew point in weather forecasting?

Back

The dew point indicates the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture, helping to predict humidity and potential precipitation.

Front

How does urbanization contribute to the heat island effect?

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Urbanization replaces natural land cover with buildings and roads, which absorb and retain heat.