Environmental Science Questions
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the primary factor in the pattern of dispersion for all organisms
Steady winds that flow from east to west between 30 degrees N latitude and 30 degrees S latitude.
This forms when water vapor in the air condenses to form liquid water or ice crystals
This is water in a liquid or solid form that falls from the atmosphere
Scientists classify clouds into 3 main types according to shape. What are they?
Steady winds from west to east between 30N and 60N and 30S and 60S
Global winds curve to the left in what hemisphere?
Global winds curve to the right in what hemisphere?
Global winds are created by the movement of air between ______________ and ________________.
This blows steadily over a long distance and is created by unequal heating over a large area
This is created because the earth rotates and follows a curved path
cold winds that blow from the east to the west near the North and South Pole
the average yearly conditions of temperature , precipitation winds by and clouds in an area
This is the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water vapor the air can hold at a specific temperature
High winds near the top of the troposphere?
This blows over a short distance and is created by unequal heating that often occurs on land due to sea breeze
the temperature at which the water vapor in the air becomes saturated
What is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure?
Small area with climate conditions that differ from thise around them
Earth's surfsce is divided into _________ temperature zones based on latitude.