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Which factor significantly influences evaporation, condensation, and precipitation rates?
What term describes the amount of water vapor in the air that impacts weather and climate?
What is the term for the temperature difference observed from day to night over a 24-hour period?
What concept describes how geographic and environmental factors change when moving towards the poles?
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What describes the temperature changes that happen throughout the year as the seasons progress?
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Which term refers to the differences in climate and vegetation based on an area's topographic features?
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What is the process of measuring the thermal energy of an object expressed in degrees?
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What happens to temperature as altitude increases?
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What primarily drives the variation in temperature on Earth's surface?
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Which device is NOT typically used for temperature measurement?
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What term describes the type of solar radiation that has been scattered before reaching the Earth's surface?
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Which effect is responsible for trapping outgoing heat and regulating Earth's temperature?
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Which latitudinal area does the Ferrel Cell occupy?
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What is the primary source of man-made radiation exposure?
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Which term refers to the measure of sunlight reflected off the Earth's surface?
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Which of the following best describes vertical circulation in the atmosphere?
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What atmospheric feature is characterized by high pressure and calm winds located around 30° North and South latitude?
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What is the primary mechanism that drives the seasonal changes associated with monsoons?
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During which months does the Southwest Monsoon (Hanging Habagat) typically occur in the Philippines?
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Which breeze is caused at night when land cools more rapidly than the sea?
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What is the primary difference in vertical circulation between the Hadley Cell and the Ferrel Cell?
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What effects do monsoons have on agriculture in regions like the Philippines?
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What causes the occurrence of a valley breeze during the day?
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Which atmospheric circulation cell is found between the equator and approximately 30° latitude?
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What type of winds are typically associated with the Ferrel Cell in the mid-latitudes?
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Which model represents the atmosphere as a single continuous circulation cell from the equator to the poles?
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What occurs at the surface of the Polar Cell near 60° latitude?
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What does the three-cell model account for regarding wind paths?
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What is characterized as a dynamic zone of low pressure and frequent rainstorms due to concentrated solar energy?
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What process leads to the formation of the Equatorial Low?
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What do high-pressure areas at approximately 30° North and South latitude refer to?
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Study Notes
Hydrological Processes
- Key factors affecting evaporation, condensation, and precipitation include atmospheric components, solar radiation, humidity, and temperature.
- Water quality and ecosystem dynamics are significantly influenced by these hydrological processes.
Humidity
- Humidity is the measure of water vapor in the air, impacting weather, climate, comfort, and health.
- High humidity can lead to discomfort and influence various environmental processes.
Temperature Variations
- Diurnal Variation: Refers to temperature differences between day and night within a 24-hour cycle.
- Variation with Latitude: Describes climatic changes experienced as one moves north or south from the equator.
- Seasonal Variation: Indicates the temperature changes that occur throughout the year due to seasonal shifts.
- Variation with Topography: Explores temperature changes influenced by an area's geographical features.
Temperature Measurement
- Temperature quantifies thermal energy, expressed in degrees, and is crucial in science and daily life applications.
- Different devices for measuring temperature include thermometers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, infrared thermometers, and digital thermometers.
Solar Radiation
- Primary energy source for atmospheric, hydrospheric, and biospheric processes.
- Diffused Radiation: Solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface after scattering by atmospheric components.
Atmospheric Circulation Cells
- Hadley Cell: Extends from the equator to approximately 30° latitude, promoting warm air rising.
- Ferrel Cell: Positioned between 30° and 60° latitude, characterized by westerly winds in mid-latitudes.
- Polar Cell: Exists at the poles, forming low-pressure zones as warm air meets cold air, particularly around 60° latitude.
Pressure Zones
- Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ): A dynamic region near the equator with concentrated solar energy causing low pressure and frequent rainfall.
- Subtropical Highs: High-pressure systems located at approximately 30° North and South latitude, resulting in calm winds.
- Horse Latitudes: Areas defined as calm and high-pressure regions at 30° latitude.
Monsoons
- Monsoons are characterized by seasonal wind direction shifts, primarily affecting agricultural cycles by creating wet and dry seasons.
- The Southwest Monsoon in the Philippines occurs from July to September and influences local farming practices.
Breezes and Temperature Effects
- Land Breeze: Occurs at night when land cools faster than sea, causing air to flow from land to sea.
- Valley Breeze: Develops during the day as valley slopes heat faster than surrounding mountain slopes.
Natural and Man-made Radiation Sources
- Cosmic Radiation: Arises from the sun and space, consisting of charged particles and gamma radiation.
- Internal Radionuclides: Natural radionuclides in the body, like Potassium-40, contribute to internal radiation exposure and are critical for life.
- Primarily Diagnostic X-Rays: The most significant man-made radiation exposure source.
Environmental Concerns
- Aerosols are liquid or solid particle suspensions in the air that can impact climate and air quality.
- The Greenhouse Effect plays a vital role in regulating Earth's temperature by trapping outgoing heat.
These notes encompass the fundamental concepts related to atmospheric phenomena, solar energy, temperature variations, and environmental dynamics.
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