Weather and Wind

Front

What area of the earth receives the most solar radiation?

Back

The equator receives the most solar radiation due to its direct exposure to sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the Coriolis Effect?

Back

The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as wind, caused by the rotation of the Earth, resulting in winds curving to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What seasons occur in a hemisphere when it is neither tilted towards nor away from the sun?

Back

Spring and Autumn occur when a hemisphere is neither tilted towards nor away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths.

Front

When it is summer in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

Back

It is winter in the Southern hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern hemisphere due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What causes the creation of global winds?

Back

Global winds are created by the unequal heating of the Earth, which causes differences in air pressure.

Front

Define solar radiation.

Back

Solar radiation is the energy emitted by the sun, which reaches the Earth in the form of light and heat.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Front

Explain the role of the jet stream in weather patterns.

Back

The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns by affecting the movement of air masses.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure?

Back

Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, influencing weather and wind patterns.