Studying Climates General Science I

The force which causes air currents to curve because of the rotation of the Earth is called the__________________effect.

Coriolis

The general weather conditions which can be expected over a long period of time are called:

climate

geography

continent/ocean

An "arid" climate is very hot and wet.

false

Maritime climates can be expected in the middle of large continents.

false

altitude

height above sea level

currents

in ocean

temperature

latitude

Why does latitude influence the general temperature of a climate?

latitude has a direct effect upon solar radiation

rainfall

moisture available

The Grand Canyon is about 5,000 feet deep. What would you expect about the climate at the bottom of the canyon?

much warmer than at the top

Low pressure areas or belts are caused by air which is

rising and heated

The general air circulation along the line of 30° south latitude is:

sinking cool air

Which climate is found closer to the equator?

tropical rain forests

Winds near the North and South Poles are both from an easterly direction.

true

Global belts of low and high air pressure are caused by:

vertical air currents