Amplify Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Unit Review

Front

What keeps the blanket of atmosphere intact?

Back

Gravity

Front

Which city has a colder air temperature: Lviv or Riyadh, and why?

Back

Lviv, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.

Front

What are the continuous movements of ocean water called?

Back

Ocean currents

Front

Which city will have colder average temperatures: Khatyrka or Alesund?

Back

Khatyrka

Front

What is the distance a location is from the equator called?

Back

Latitude

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the effect called when the Earth's rotation influences wind and ocean currents?

Back

Coriolis effect

Front

What term describes the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind