Unequal Heating of the Atmosphere (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What is an isotherm?
What is an isotherm?
A line connecting places w/ same temp
How does the heat equator differ from the geographical equator?
How does the heat equator differ from the geographical equator?
The heat equator moves N & S during year
Where are the highest temperatures found on Earth?
Where are the highest temperatures found on Earth?
Near the equator (0° latitude)
Why does temperature decrease towards the poles?
Why does temperature decrease towards the poles?
Sunlight angle spreads energy over larger area
What is the relationship between seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
What is the relationship between seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Seasons are opposite in each hemisphere
Which hemisphere experiences summer during January?
Which hemisphere experiences summer during January?
Southern Hemisphere
During July, which hemisphere has higher temperatures?
During July, which hemisphere has higher temperatures?
Northern Hemisphere
Where is the heat equator positioned in January?
Where is the heat equator positioned in January?
South of the geographical equator
Where does the heat equator move in July?
Where does the heat equator move in July?
North of the geographical equator
How is excess heat transferred from equatorial to polar regions?
How is excess heat transferred from equatorial to polar regions?
Through atmospheric circulation & ocean currents