Global Environmental Processes: Atmosphere and Climate System

<p>Deflects wind to the right in the northern hemisphere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It acts downwards but does not affect horizontal motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a circulation pattern that extends from the equator to about 30 degrees latitude. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atmospheric sensible heat transfer is significant. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It involves large-scale weather patterns and systems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Earth's rotation influences circulation differently at various latitudes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a seasonal reversal of winds bringing heavy rainfall. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heating of land leading to lower pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strong pressure gradient force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Winds are deflected to the right when moving northward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Earth's rotation has a greater impact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thermal circulation loops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It results from changes in atmospheric pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coriolis effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The movement of air in a circular pattern, driven by temperature differences and the rotation of the Earth. It plays a significant role in global weather patterns.

A large-scale atmospheric circulation cell that dominates the tropics. It features warm, moist air rising near the equator, creating low pressure, and then descending at higher latitudes, resulting in high pressure.

A complex circulation pattern found in middle latitudes (around 30-60 degrees). It involves warm air rising near the equator and cold air sinking near the poles.

A seasonal wind system that reverses direction due to the differential heating of land and water. It brings heavy rainfall during the summer monsoon and dry conditions during the winter monsoon.

The transfer of heat from warmer areas to cooler areas. It's a crucial process in maintaining the balance of Earth's energy budget.

The force that causes air to move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

An interaction that can cause an object to change velocity. In meteorology, it refers to forces acting on air masses and oceans.

A force that acts perpendicular to the direction of motion. It is significant in large-scale atmospheric circulation, affecting wind direction.

A difference in pressure between two locations, causing air or water to move from high pressure to low pressure.

A local wind system that blows from the sea towards the land during the day, driven by the difference in temperature between the land and the sea.

Lines on a weather map that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.

The apparent deflection of moving objects (like winds) due to the rotation of the Earth. It occurs to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Coriolis effect is stronger at higher latitudes (closer to the poles) than at lower latitudes.

The speed of the wind affects the strength of the Coriolis effect. Faster winds experience a greater deflection.

The Earth's rotation, pressure differences, and the Coriolis effect all work together to create global wind patterns.