Questions and Answers
Which term refers to the long-term weather conditions that occur at a place over a period of years?
Climate
What is the short-term state of the atmosphere with respect to temperature, moisture content, wind, and cloud condition called?
Weather
What causes winds in the atmosphere?
Pressure differentials
What determines how moisture within the atmosphere responds?
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What causes varying degrees of surface heating with varying degrees of solar absorption on Earth?
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Study Notes
Weather and Climate
- Climate refers to the long-term weather conditions that occur at a place over a period of years.
Atmospheric Conditions
- The short-term state of the atmosphere with respect to temperature, moisture content, wind, and cloud condition is called weather.
Wind Formation
- Winds in the atmosphere are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, which creates differences in air pressure.
Moisture in the Atmosphere
- The temperature of the air determines how moisture within the atmosphere responds, affecting the formation of clouds, precipitation, and humidity.
Surface Heating
- Varying degrees of surface heating caused by differing amounts of solar absorption on Earth lead to varying climate zones and weather patterns.
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