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The primary cause of Earth's seasons is:
The primary cause of Earth's seasons is:
- The tilt of Earth's axis of rotation relative to its orbital plane. (correct)
- The rotation speed of the Earth.
- Variations in solar radiation output.
- The distance of the Earth from the sun.
On which date does the Northern Hemisphere experience its summer solstice, characterized by the longest daylight hours?
On which date does the Northern Hemisphere experience its summer solstice, characterized by the longest daylight hours?
- September 21st
- June 21st (correct)
- December 21st
- March 21st
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres regarding seasonal changes?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres regarding seasonal changes?
- The seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are opposite to each other. (correct)
- The Northern Hemisphere always experiences summer before the Southern Hemisphere.
- Seasonal changes only affect the Northern Hemisphere due to its larger landmass.
- Both hemispheres experience the same seasons simultaneously due to their proximity.
What is the primary mechanism of energy transfer in the atmosphere that involves the movement of water, magma, or air?
What is the primary mechanism of energy transfer in the atmosphere that involves the movement of water, magma, or air?
In the context of atmospheric convection cells, what is typically observed at the equator?
In the context of atmospheric convection cells, what is typically observed at the equator?
How does the Coriolis effect influence the direction of moving air and water in the Northern Hemisphere?
How does the Coriolis effect influence the direction of moving air and water in the Northern Hemisphere?
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface and characterized by weather phenomena and air pollution?
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface and characterized by weather phenomena and air pollution?
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer that protects the Earth from harmful UV radiation?
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer that protects the Earth from harmful UV radiation?
During an inversion layer event, what happens to the air and pollutants near the ground?
During an inversion layer event, what happens to the air and pollutants near the ground?
What is the 'lake effect' and under what conditions does it form?
What is the 'lake effect' and under what conditions does it form?
Flashcards
Exosphere
Exosphere
Boundary between atmosphere and outer space.
Thermosphere
Thermosphere
Satellites orbit here, northern lights (Aurora Borealis).
Stratosphere
Stratosphere
OZONE Layer (O3) - protects from UV Rays!
Troposphere
Troposphere
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Seasons
Seasons
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Convection
Convection
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Coriolis Effect
Coriolis Effect
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Inversion Layers
Inversion Layers
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Lake Effect Snow
Lake Effect Snow
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Rain Shadow Effect
Rain Shadow Effect
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Study Notes
- Earth's seasons result from its axial tilt and orbit around the Sun.
- Rotation period is 365.342 days, accounting for leap years.
- Dates are specific to the Northern Hemisphere, with the Southern Hemisphere experiencing the opposite.
Solar Radiation/Energy
- The Earth's axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees, causing seasons.
- The sun doesn't move, the Earth moves around the sun!
Seasons
- Autumnal Equinox is on September 21st.
- Winter Solstice is on December 21st.
- There is shortest daylight hours during winter solstice for the artic= 24 hr night
- Summer Solstice is on June 21st features the longest daylight hours.
Convection
- Convection occurs in water, magma, and air.
- The spin of Earth on its axis diverts substances to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Convection cells + Coriolis effect = winds.
Convection Cells on Earth
- 0° Equator is warm, moist air rises and rains
Coriolis Effect
- Warm, moist air rises, cools in the upper atmosphere, drops moisture, and diverges.
- Cool, dry air falls on a different latitude, creating deserts at 30° North or South.
Layers of the Atmosphere
- Exosphere: outermost layer, merges into outer space.
- Thermosphere: satellites orbit here; contains the northern lights (Aurora Borealis).
- Stratosphere: Contains the ozone layer (O3) which protects from UV rays.
- Troposphere: weather, air pollution, greenhouse gases occur here.
- Ozone in the troposphere is a pollutant when breathed in.
- Inversion layers occur when layers of air do not mix due to temperature differences.
- This can trap pollution close to the ground.
Weather Events
- Lake effect snow occurs when cold air passes over warmer lake water.
- Some lake water evaporates, warms the air, and moves away from the lake.
- Air cools and dumps moisture as snow
Rain Shadow Effect
- Warm, moist air evaporates and travels inland from the ocean.
- Cooler air cannot hold as much moisture.
- Air rises, cools, condenses in clouds causing dropped moisture
- This results arid (dry) climate with Deserts and Chaparral
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Explore the Earth's seasons, driven by its axial tilt and orbit, and understand solar radiation's impact. Learn about equinoxes, solstices, convection processes in various mediums, and the Coriolis effect. Discover how convection cells and the Coriolis effect create winds on Earth, and how these factors influence global weather patterns.
