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What is the main factor that distinguishes a warm front from a cold front on a weather map?
What is the main factor that distinguishes a warm front from a cold front on a weather map?
What atmospheric condition is associated with high pressure systems on a weather map?
What atmospheric condition is associated with high pressure systems on a weather map?
How are hurricanes directed and in which direction do they usually move?
How are hurricanes directed and in which direction do they usually move?
Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?
Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?
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What is the main cause of thunderstorms?
What is the main cause of thunderstorms?
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What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
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What is the main process described by 'absorption' in the context of the text?
What is the main process described by 'absorption' in the context of the text?
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Which type of radiation is responsible for influencing the flow of energy between the sun and the Earth's surface?
Which type of radiation is responsible for influencing the flow of energy between the sun and the Earth's surface?
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What is the main characteristic of convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the main characteristic of convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere?
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What describes the Earth's Energy Budget in relation to solar energy?
What describes the Earth's Energy Budget in relation to solar energy?
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Study Notes
Fronts and Pressure Systems
- The main factor distinguishing a warm front from a cold front on a weather map is the direction of the air mass movement.
- High pressure systems on a weather map are associated with sinking air and fair weather.
Hurricanes
- Hurricanes are directed by the prevailing winds in the upper atmosphere and usually move from east to west.
Measuring Air Pressure
- An instrument called a barometer is used to measure air pressure.
Thunderstorms
- The main cause of thunderstorms is the rapid updrafts of warm, moist air into cold air masses.
Greenhouse Gases
- The primary function of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere is to trap heat and maintain a habitable climate.
Energy Absorption
- Absorption in the context of the text refers to the process by which the Earth's surface and atmosphere absorb solar radiation.
Radiation
- The type of radiation responsible for influencing the flow of energy between the sun and the Earth's surface is electromagnetic radiation, including visible light and ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Convection Currents
- The main characteristic of convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere is the circulation of air driven by differences in temperature and density.
Earth's Energy Budget
- The Earth's Energy Budget describes the balance between the amount of solar energy received from the sun and the amount of energy lost to space, maintaining a stable climate.
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Test your knowledge about the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, absorption, radiation, and reflection processes. Learn about how these concepts impact the Earth's temperature and climate.
