Review for units 7 & 8

Front

What do the symbols 'H' and 'L' on a weather map indicate?

Back

Air pressure centers.

Front

True or False: Water has a very high specific heat.

Back

True.

Front

Which surface has the highest albedo?

Back

Snow.

Front

What is the term for the mass of mostly microscopic organisms that float or drift freely in aquatic environments?

Back

Plankton.

Front

What is the atmospheric layer closest to Earth’s surface?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

Define specific heat.

Back

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Front

What is albedo?

Back

The measure of reflectivity of a surface, expressed as a fraction of the incident light.

Front

What is the role of the troposphere in weather?

Back

It is where most weather events occur and contains the majority of the atmosphere's mass.

Front

What are the two main types of pressure systems in meteorology?

Back

High pressure (H) and low pressure (L) systems.

Front

What is the difference between plankton and nekton?

Back

Plankton are organisms that drift in water, while nekton are free-swimming organisms.