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.
Significance of uneven solar radiation?
Drives atmospheric & oceanic circulation patterns.
Explain heat transfer importance.
Uneven heating drives air & water movement, affecting climate.
Role of convection cells?
Redistribute heat from equator to poles.
How does pressure affect wind?
Wind flows from high to low pressure areas.
Coriolis Effect impact?
Deflects wind & ocean currents, influencing global patterns.
How does Earth redistribute heat?
Moving warm air towards the poles and cold air towards the equator.
What drives Ferrel Cells?
Driven by the movement of Hadley and Polar cells.
What is the effect of uneven solar radiation?
Temperature differences across the Earth, driving atmospheric and oceanic circulation.
What is the effect of the Coriolis effect on global wind patterns?
Deflection of winds, creating distinct patterns like trade winds and westerlies.
What is the effect of high pressure?
Sinking air, clear skies, and dry conditions.
What is the effect of low pressure?
Rising air, cloud formation, and precipitation.