A | B |
density | mass/volume |
volume | L x W x H |
altitude of Polaris | = latitude |
convection | heat transfer b/c of density differences |
radiation | heat going into space |
greenhouse gases | methane & carbon dioxide |
absorb infrared radiation | greenhouse gases |
ozone layer | absorbs UV radiation |
conduction | heat transfer when molecules collide |
wavelength | difference between EM spectrum |
heat transfer by a solid | conduction |
good radiator | = good absorber |
good reflector | smooth white surface |
stream flows | opposite the Vs |
best absorber | dark rough surface |
mP | moist cold air mass |
cT | hot dry air mass |
high pressure winds | clockwise & out |
low pressure winds | counterclockwise & in |
warm air rises b/c | it is less dense |
cause wind | air pressure differences |
thunderstorms | cold fronts |
rain comes ahead of a ___ | warm front |
summers in southern hemisphere | cold weather |
winters in southern hemisphere | hot weather |