Climate and Weather Flashcard 2 Review

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What part of Earth receives the most intense, direct sunlight?

Back

The Equator.

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What two basic factors determine the climate of an area?

Back

Temperature and precipitation.

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What process heats Earth's surface through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation.

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What part of Earth receives the least intense, least direct sunlight?

Back

The poles.

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Why can a mountain near the equator have snow?

Back

The air pressure is lower on the top of the mountain, making it cooler.

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What is climate?

Back

The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

Front

What is weather?

Back

The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time.

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How does latitude affect climate?

Back

Areas closer to the equator receive more direct sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The trapping of heat in Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

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What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).