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Weather
SOL Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The transfer of energy between the Earth;s surface and atmosphere creates what? | Weather |
| What are the three major climatic zones? | Tropical (0 to 30 degrees); Temperate (30 to 60 degrees) & Polar (60 to 90 degrees) |
| What are the four major factors that affect climate? | Latitude, elevation, proximity to oceans & position relative to mountains. |
| What do global wind patterns develop from? | Uneven heating of the surface |
| What is the atmosphere warmed by? | Convection & conduction |
| Warmer temperatures increase convection which forms what? | Clouds |
| Warm air and cold air, which one is less dense? | Warm air |
| What is a jet stream? | A fast moving river of wind |
| Once convection causes warm air to reach its dew point what happens? | The air condenses |
| Areas near what receive sunlight at the highest angle and have more energy? | Areas near the equator |