Which of the following statements is true about the transfer of energy, matter, or momentum in the atmosphere?
A) Momentum is usually transferred from the surface upward.
B) Energy transfer occurs when water changes state between solid, liquid, or gas.
C) Matter is transferred so effectively that the spatial distribution of matter in the atmosphere is uniform.
D) No transfer of energy, matter, or momentum can occur in the polar part of the atmosphere.
B) Energy transfer occurs when water changes state between solid, liquid, or gas.
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La Niña
A) always lasts for the same period of time as the previous El Niño. B) only affects the Northern Hemisphere. C) can lead to drought in the southern United States. D) has nothing to do with ocean temperatures and circulation.
During an El Niño event: a. the trade winds weaken or reverse direction
b. large numbers of fish and marine plants die in the coastal waters of Peru. c. ocean waters off the coast of Peru are warmer than usual. d. All of these choices.
A major contributing factor to the lack of precipitation for the Namib and Atacama deserts are
A. cold ocean currents. B. distance to the sun. C. rain shadow. D. distance to ocean.
Describe the ice crystal process in making precipitation
What will be an ideal response?