Unequal Heating and Rotation of the Earth

​Earth Systems

Mini-Lessons

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Multiple Choice

Which form of energy heats the Earth?

• Mechanical

• Radiant

• Electrical

• Chemical

Open Ended

In your own words, describe the Coriolis Effect. Your response must contain the words: rotation, curve, and wind.

Poll

Radiant/ solar energy spreads across ____, thus impacting climates all ove

• latitudes (horizontally)

• longitudes (vertically)

• the Equator (centrally)

Multiple Choice

Uneven heating impacts:

• Ocean Currents

• Global Climates & Local Weather

• The Hydrologic Cycle

• Wind & Air Masses

• All of the above

​Factors that Effect Global Climates

​Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a certain period of time. Factors --> LOWERN

L- Latitudes

O- Oce​an currents

W- Wind & air masses

E- Elevation

R- Relief

N- Nearness to water​

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Latitudes:

As a result of the sun's rays s​spreading across the latitudes:

The area closest to the _____ has ___ temps and moist air.

The area closest to the _____ have ___ temps and dryer

​Ocean Currents- Global Heat Distribution

​OCs determine the climate in a region (i.e. cold currents keep coastal air temps cold, creating colder climate conditions and vice versa). **Difference surfaces absorb

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The California Current is the cold West Coast current; the Gulf Stream Current is the warm East Coast current.

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The Coriolis Effect explains the direction OCs rotate in.

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Density is determined by salinity and & temperature of the current --> heat rises, cold sinks.

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​Ocean Currents- Global Heat Distribution

​Surface currents are controlled by wind

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Deep currents are controlled by nearness to/ away from Equator (the latitudes)

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An OC's density is determined by salinity & temperature --> warmer, less saltier water will rise while the colder, saltier water sinks.​

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​Different surfaces (i.e. soil, sea ice, ocean, sun) absorb sunlight differently (more/ less sun will be absorbed).

Open Ended

How do ocean currents impact a region's climate?

Multiple Choice

How will a cold ocean current impact a region's climate?

• It would make an area that would normally have a warm climate cooler.

• It would have no impact on the region.

Multiple Choice

How will a cold ocean current impact a region's climate?

• It would make an area that would normally have a warm climate cooler.

• It would have no impact on the region.

Multiple Choice

What determines how/ if surface currents will mix with deep currents?

• Differences in the density of the currents

• Differences in the volume of the currents

• Differences in the rotation of the currents

• They will not mix

• They will always mix

​Wind & Air Masses

​As convection currents cycle through warm and cool air, this produces wind/ air, thus air pressure.

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Wind/ air moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure, distributing heat and moisture around the world.

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A jet stream separates colder northern air from warmer southern air, which impacts migration patterns of birds. ​

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Multiple Choice

In a high-pressure system, describe the weather conditions expected:

• Temp- Cool

  Wind- Calm

  Humidity- Decreases

  Clouds- Clear

• Temp- Warm

  Wind- Strong

  Humidity- Humid

  Clouds- Cloudy

Multiple Choice

In a low-pressure system, describe the weather conditions expected:

• Temp- Cool

  Wind- Calm

  Humidity- Decreases

  Clouds- Clear

• Temp- Warm

  Wind- Strong

  Humidity- Humid

  Clouds- Cloudy

Open Ended

How do you think the jet stream impacts the migration pattern of birds? (Sentence starter: Weather _____ of the jet stream means ______ temperatures, meaning birds will migrate to areas __________ the jet stream.)

Multiple Choice

A large volume of air with the same temperature and moisture content is defined as the________.

• air presssure

• air mass

• air volume

• air density

Multiple Choice

The type of air mass is determined by:

• Direction of surface currents and deep currents

• Area of warmer temperatures to areas of lower ones

• Direction of wind & ocean currents

• Area of origin & moisture

Multiple Choice

A boundary that forms between two air masses is called a

• deep current

• front

• aquifer

• cloud

Open Ended

A rapid change in air density, most often caused by changes in air temperature, usually results in. Find a photo to show your response!

Multiple Choice

Which type of front can bring rain?

• Warm

• Cold

• Stationary

• Al of the above

Multiple Choice

Generally, continental polar air masses are

• Warm & Moist w/ very high humidity

• Cold & Dry w/ little to no humidity

• Very Cold & Dry w/ no humidity.

Multiple Choice

Generally, continental arctic air masses are

• Warm & Moist w/ very high humidity

• Cold & Dry w/ little to no humidity

• Very Cold & Dry w/ no humidity.

Multiple Choice

Generally, maritime tropical air masses are

• Warm & Moist w/ very high humidity

• Cold & Dry w/ little to no humidity

• Very Cold & Dry w/ no humidity.