Climate change master flashcards

Definition of weather.

Weather refers specifically to the atmospheric conditions that occur at a particular place, at a particular time.

Definition of Climate

Climate is the average weather conditions that occur in a region over a long period of time.

Climate is the average weather conditions that occur in a region over a long period of time. —> atleast ____ years. fill in the blank.

30

what factors is climate affected by?

• Latitude

• Elevation

• Ocean currents

• Nearby bodies of water

• Topography/relief

• Prevailing winds

what are the components of climate?

• Average monthly temperature

• Average monthly precipitation

• Average monthly windspeed

Radiation energy transfer definition.

Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

Conduction energy transfer definition.

Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact.

Convection energy transfer definition.

Converction is the transfer of energy through the bulk movement of fluids( liquids or gases).

All matter radiates thermal energy. True or False?

True

Does radiation require a medium?

nope

When matter comes in contact with radiation. It may ____ , ______ or _______ any radiation it comes in contact with.

absorb, reflect, refract.

Thermal energy always moves from _______ objects to _______ objects.

warmer, cooler

does energy transfer using conduction require a medium?

Yes

what is a convection current?

When changes in density cause the rising and sinking of the particles.

what part of the Earth receives the most solar radiation?

The equator.