
DOL Part 2 Temperature Inversions
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What is a temperature inversion?
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A temperature inversion is a meteorological phenomenon where a layer of warm air traps cooler air near the ground, preventing vertical mixing and leading to stable atmospheric conditions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do temperature inversions affect weather conditions?
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Temperature inversions can lead to stable weather conditions, trapping pollutants and moisture, which can result in fog and poor air quality.
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What is El Niño?
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El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather patterns.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does El Niño influence precipitation?
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El Niño typically leads to increased precipitation in some regions, such as the western coasts of North and South America, while causing droughts in others.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between temperature inversions and greenhouse gas emissions?
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Temperature inversions can decrease greenhouse gas emissions by trapping gases near the surface, limiting their dispersion into the atmosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the effects of warmer ocean temperatures during El Niño?
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Warmer ocean temperatures during El Niño can alter wind patterns, leading to changes in weather systems and increased storm activity.
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How do temperature inversions contribute to air pollution?
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Temperature inversions can trap pollutants close to the ground, leading to higher concentrations of smog and poor air quality.
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