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9. Atmosphere 2
9. Atmosphere 2
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Lecture 14 Lecture 14 Global Wind. Global Circulation Single-Cell ModelSingle-Cell Model –First idea –Solar energy drives the winds –Doesn’t account for
Lecture 14 Lecture 14 Global Wind. Global Circulation Single-Cell ModelSingle-Cell Model –First idea –Solar energy drives the winds –Doesn’t account for
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Geography Unit 2. The sun, location, wind, water, and mountains affect weather and climate
Geography Unit 2. The sun, location, wind, water, and mountains affect weather and climate
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Chapter 4 Climate and Biomes. Atmosphere Weather is short term conditions of atmosphere Climate is long term conditions 5 major processes influence climate/weather:
Chapter 4 Climate and Biomes. Atmosphere Weather is short term conditions of atmosphere Climate is long term conditions 5 major processes influence climate/weather:
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Physical Oceanography Exam 1: Circulation KEY Aquatic Science/Earth-Space Science
Physical Oceanography Exam 1: Circulation KEY Aquatic Science/Earth-Space Science
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Wind and the Coriolis Effect. Air pressure differences cause the movement of air Air moving parallel to the ground is called wind Air moving up or down
Wind and the Coriolis Effect. Air pressure differences cause the movement of air Air moving parallel to the ground is called wind Air moving up or down
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GLOBAL WINDS AND LOCAL WINDS. The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure is called wind. The greater the pressure difference, the faster
GLOBAL WINDS AND LOCAL WINDS. The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure is called wind. The greater the pressure difference, the faster
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12.2 Weather Systems Coriolis effect The Coriolis effect, which is a result of Earth’s rotation, causes moving particles such as air to be deflected
12.2 Weather Systems Coriolis effect The Coriolis effect, which is a result of Earth’s rotation, causes moving particles such as air to be deflected
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What are the narrow belts of winds that can reach 250 MPH called? 0 of 22 1. Jet currents 2. Convection currents 3. Jet streams 4. Convection streams
What are the narrow belts of winds that can reach 250 MPH called? 0 of 22 1. Jet currents 2. Convection currents 3. Jet streams 4. Convection streams
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Chapter 12.1 Meteorology Study of atmospheric phenomena Weather- day to day variations Climate- average weather over a long period of time
Chapter 12.1 Meteorology Study of atmospheric phenomena Weather- day to day variations Climate- average weather over a long period of time
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Atmospheric Water and Precipitation Global energy balance Atmospheric circulation Atmospheric water vapor Precipitation Reading: Sections 3.1 to 3.4
Atmospheric Water and Precipitation Global energy balance Atmospheric circulation Atmospheric water vapor Precipitation Reading: Sections 3.1 to 3.4
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Weather and Climate. Meteorology The study of the atmosphere The study of the atmosphere –Rain, dust, haze, smoke, lightening-- the weather
Weather and Climate. Meteorology The study of the atmosphere The study of the atmosphere –Rain, dust, haze, smoke, lightening-- the weather
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