Describe the windward/leeward side of the mountain. Which side gets more rain, and on which side does the rainshadow effect occur on?
Also..
What are the characteristics of Foehn winds? On which side of the mountain does this occur on?
Re: Meteorology B
Posted: April 14th, 2015, 6:35 pm
by meteorology891
coprolite_dipstick wrote:Yay!
Describe the windward/leeward side of the mountain. Which side gets more rain, and on which side does the rainshadow effect occur on?
Also..
What are the characteristics of Foehn winds? On which side of the mountain does this occur on?
The windward side of the mountain is wet, and the leeward is dry. The windward side gets more rain, and the rainshadow effect occurs on the leeward side. A Foehn wind is a type of dry, warm, down-slope wind that occurs in the leeward side of a mountain range.
Re: Meteorology B
Posted: April 14th, 2015, 6:36 pm
by coprolite_dipstick
Correct! Your turn
Re: Meteorology B
Posted: April 14th, 2015, 6:39 pm
by meteorology891
coprolite_dipstick wrote:Correct! Your turn
What 4 gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?
Re: Meteorology B
Posted: April 14th, 2015, 6:41 pm
by coprolite_dipstick
There are more than four greenhouse gases, I believe. Water vapor, methane, carbon dioxide, CFCs, ozone, nitrous oxide...
Re: Meteorology B
Posted: April 14th, 2015, 6:44 pm
by meteorology891
coprolite_dipstick wrote:
There are more than four greenhouse gases, I believe. Water vapor, methane, carbon dioxide, CFCs, ozone, nitrous oxide...
I was just looking for water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and ozone, but all of your other answers are correct. Your Turn!
Re: Meteorology B
Posted: April 14th, 2015, 6:54 pm
by coprolite_dipstick
What are the two major controlling factors for deep ocean currents (thermohaline circulation)?
Sorry for the slow responses, finishing up an essay for school.
Re: Meteorology B
Posted: April 14th, 2015, 7:16 pm
by meteorology891
coprolite_dipstick wrote:What are the two major controlling factors for deep ocean currents (thermohaline circulation)?
Sorry for the slow responses, finishing up an essay for school.
