All Flashcards
Cause: Earth's rotation. Effect?
Coriolis effect, deflection of wind and currents.
Cause: Uneven solar radiation. Effect?
Temperature differences, atmospheric circulation.
Cause: High pressure. Effect?
Sinking air, clear skies, and diverging winds.
Cause: Low pressure. Effect?
Rising air, cloud formation, and converging winds.
Describe the process of heat redistribution on Earth.
Uneven solar radiation -> temperature differences -> atmospheric/oceanic circulation -> warm air/water moves to poles, cold air/water moves to equator.
Describe the formation of Hadley cells.
Warm, moist air rises at the equator -> cools and releases moisture -> dry air descends at 30° latitude.
How do convection cells influence climate?
Redistribute heat and moisture, create predictable weather patterns.
How does the Coriolis effect influence trade winds?
Deflects winds moving towards the equator, creating consistent wind patterns.
What is the effect of the Earth's tilt?
Uneven solar heating, causing temperature differences and driving atmospheric circulation.
What is the effect of the Coriolis effect on the Northern Hemisphere?
Deflection of moving objects (like wind) to the right.
What is the effect of the Coriolis effect on the Southern Hemisphere?
Deflection of moving objects (like wind) to the left.
What causes trade winds?
Air moving from high-pressure zones at 30° latitude toward the equator, influenced by the Coriolis effect.