Ecology - Global Climate Patterns
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10 Terms
Atmospheric currents
The circulations of air between the surface of Earth and the atmosphere.
Hadley cells
The two circulation cells of air between the equator and 30° N and 30° S latitudes.
Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)
The area where the two Hadley cells converge and cause large amounts of precipitation.
Adiabatic cooling
The cooling effect of reduced pressure on air as it rises higher in the atmosphere and expands.
Adiabatic heating
The heating effect of increased pressure on air as it sinks toward the surface of Earth and decreases in volume.
Solar equator
The latitude receiving the most direct rays of the Sun, which shifts throughout the year.
Albedo effect
The reflection of sunlight off the Earth's surface and clouds.
What is the ultimate driver of the air currents in Earth’s atmosphere?
The unequal heating of Earth