All Flashcards
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.
Why is uneven solar radiation important?
Drives atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, affecting climate and weather.
Explain the role of convection cells.
Redistribute heat around the globe, influencing global climate patterns.
How does air pressure affect wind?
Wind flows from high to low pressure, redistributing heat energy.
What causes the Coriolis Effect?
The Earth's rotation.
Describe heat transfer.
Fundamental concept where uneven heating drives air and water movement, affecting climate and weather.
How does the Earth redistribute heat?
By moving warm air towards the poles and cold air towards the equator.
Define atmospheric convection cell.
Loops of rising & sinking air driven by temperature differences.
What is the Coriolis Effect?
Apparent deflection of moving objects due to Earth's rotation.
Define Hadley Cell.
Convection cell from 0° to 30° latitude.
Define Ferrel Cell.
Convection cell from 30° to 60° latitude.
Define Polar Cell.
Convection cell from 60° to 90° latitude.
Define Trade Winds.
Winds blowing from 30° latitude toward the equator.
Define high pressure.
Sinking air creating higher pressure at the surface.
Define low pressure.
Rising air creating lower pressure at the surface.