18 Questions
Why do polar regions receive less radiant energy from the Sun?
Because of the unequal heating of Earth
What happens to warm air in relation to cold air?
Warm air expands and is LESS dense than cold air
What is the primary cause of low air pressure near the equator?
Unequal heating of Earth's surface
How does the Coriolis Effect impact wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere?
Deflects objects to the right
What does the gas law equation (⍴V=nRT) help explain in relation to air pressure?
How temperature changes affect air pressure
Why do big storms spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?
As a result of the Coriolis Effect deflecting objects to the left
What happens when cold air forces warm air up in a cold front?
Warm air cools and condenses, forming clouds
What type of front occurs when cold and warm air meet but neither has the force to move the other?
Stationary front
Why does warm air rise above cold air in a warm front?
Warm air is denser than cold air
What is the primary reason why moisture moves in the atmosphere?
Less dense, warmer air rising
Why does Earth experience different seasons?
Because of the axis tilt of Earth
In which hemisphere do winds deflect to the right?
Northern Hemisphere
What causes global-scale winds on Earth?
Unequal heating of Earth's surface
Which of the following mechanisms does NOT cause air to rise on a regional scale?
Coriolis effect
What type of air mass is typically dry and formed over land?
Continental
If Seoul, located at a latitude of 37° in the Northern Hemisphere, is in a high-pressure cell, what type of wind belt is it likely to experience?
Westerlies
What is the process by which mountains force air to rise, potentially leading to precipitation?
Orographic uplift
Which of the following air mass combinations would be characterized by warm and humid conditions?
Maritime tropical
Learn about the different types of fronts in meteorology, including cold fronts, warm fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts. Understand how each type of front affects the weather and air masses. Images are provided for better visualization.
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