Chapter 19: Earth’s Atmosphere
3 methods of energy transfer Radiation (EMR) Conduction (BY TOUCH) Convection (MOVEMENT OF GAS OR LIQUID) 3 methods of energy transfer
Greenhouse effect – “good” & natural global warming “bad”
Latitude vs solar energy
Earth’s orbit affects angle of sun’s rays
How does the atmosphere circulate? Fluids move from high to low pressure Equator moves faster than poles Warm air rises, cold air sinks Earth rotates How does the atmosphere circulate?
Coriolis Effect: curving of moving object’s path b/c of rotation
Coriolis Effect in action
Global winds: set up by Coriolis effect & convection
Jet streams
Local winds caused by uneven heating
Valley breeze – warm air moves up mt. breeze – cold air moves down
The End