Climate Flashcard

A polar climate is consistently cool.

The rainy side of a mountain is called the leeward side.

London is warmer than it should be, based on its latitude.

As elevation increases, air temperature decreases.

0° latitude is where you would expect to find the warmest air temperatures.

Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term trends.

The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane.

The equator receives the most direct sunlight, resulting in warmer temperatures.