Science 3rd Quarter - Geothermal Energy and Climate

Geothermal Energy

energy derived from the center of earth

Pacific Ring Of Fire

is where 75% of the worlds volcanoes, a major area where most frequent volcanic activities and earthquakes usually occur

Conventional geothermal energy

steam from natural resources such as geysers or high pressure depths are used to drive electric turbines.

Weather

da-to-day atmospheric conditions

Climate

average weather condition

30

the WMO defines the classical period for describing climate to be how many years?

The World Meteorological Organization

WMO complete name

Latitude

distance from the equator

Prevailing winds

refer to the wind direction

Polar easterlies

dry, cold winds that blow from the high-pressure areas of polar highs

Hadley Cells

what is polar easterlies also called

Westerlies

winds that blow from west going east

Horse latitudes

are subtropical latitudes found between 30 degress and 35 degress

Trade winds

winds that blow from east to west

Doldrums

usually happen near the equator with light ocean

Intertropical Convergence Zone

other name of doldrums

Altitude or height above sea level

Altitude also affects the climate in a particular region or place.
Elevated or higher places are found to have colder temperatures

Distance from the sea

oceans and seas heat up and cool down faster than land.

Wladimir Peter Koppen

best known for his climate classification scheme

Tropical Climate

found in places near or at the equator

Dry climate

very hot summers with seldom rains or precipitation

Temperate Climate

moderate rainfall across the year, warm summers and cool winters.

Continental Climate

Variation of temperature year-round: hot summers, cold winters, and a small amount of rainfall.

Polar Climate

cool summers and very cold long winters.

Permafrost

permanently frozen ground

Tropical

what kind of climate is the philippines

Microclimate

refers to the climatic conditions in localized areas near Earth’s surface.
Play a vital role in plant growth and regeneration

4

how many types under microclimate

Type l

two pronounced seasons: dry from the months of november to april

Type ll

No dry season, with very pronounced rainfall from november up to april and wet the rest of the year

Type lll

not very pronounced. It is relatively dry from november to april and then wet for the rest of the year

type lv

rainfall is more likely to be evenly distributed throughout the year.