The Coriolis Effect Describe the Coriolis Effect in the Northern and in the Southern Hemispheres. Include in your discussion why the effect increases with increasing latitude. Atmospheric Circulation on a Spinning Earth Sketch the pattern of surface wind belts on Earth, showing the atmospheric circulation cells, zones of high and low pressure, the names of the wind belts, and the names of the boundaries between the belts.
Storms Name the polar and tropical air masses that affect U.S. weather.
The Atmosphere's Greenhouse Effect Discuss the fundamental difference between solar radiation absorbed at the Earth's surface and the radiation that is primarily responsible for heating Earth's atmosphere. Discuss the greenhouse gases in terms of their relative concentrations and relative contributions to any greenhouse effect.