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Why do areas in the middle of a large continent generally have more extreme differences in temperature than areas near the coastline?
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∙ 12y ago
The coastal areas are kept cool by the ocean which absorbs astronomical amounts of heat.
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∙ 12y ago
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landlocked areas are usually at a lower altitude than coastline areas
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Atlantic Coastal Plain is used denote the flatlands that cover much of coastline of Georgia. Flatlands are generally formed due to volcanic activities and mountains.
Would there still be winds if the earth's surface where the same temperature everywhere?
These 2 sentences will help answer your question: Differences in air pressure are generally caused by the unequal heating of the earth. The definition of wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. Therefore, no, there would not be wind.
Is air denser at the earth's surface than in the atmosphere?
The atmosphere begins at the Earth's surface (or the ocean's), and extends upward. Generally air density decreases with altitude, although temperature differences can alter that somewhat.
What kind of weather occurs at the boundary of these air masses?
A front, or boundary between two air masses, is typically characterized by clouds and precipitation. The amount and type of precipitation typically depends on the temperature and moisture difference between the two air masses. Generally speaking, stronger temperature/moisture differences mean more clouds and precipitation.
A large air mass will generally have uniform and characteristics?
temperature and moisture
Is Antarctica near the equator?
No, the Antarctic is considered a separate continent.
When were the maps of Antarctica completed?
Generally, maps of the Antarctic are true as to the coastline. However, much of the continent remains a mystery because 98% of the continent is covered with an ice sheet. The maps of Antarctica are incomplete in that sense.
On what continent is Egypt On what Sea?
Egypt is mostly in Africa and is generally considered to be an African country, but a small part of it is in Asia. It has coastline on the Mediterranean Sea and also on the Red Sea.
What are the differences between a metal substance and a non-metal one?
Metals are good electrical and heat conductors. They are malleable, ductile, and generally solid at room temperature. Nonmetals are poor conductors of heat and electricity. They form brittle solids and are nonductile. They are generally liquids or gases at room temperature.
Which is the hottest continent in the world?
Africa is generally considered the hottest continent in the world. Many of its regions, such as the Sahara Desert, experience extremely high temperatures due to its proximity to the equator and lack of significant cloud cover.
What are the Environmental differences within ecosystems are generally caused by?
abiotic factors
Why you calculate enthapy?
Generally enthalpy is analgous to the energy of a material at a particular temperature and pressure. It is calculated to determine the energy a material holds, or more often, enthalpy differences are calculated to determine how much energy is required to bring a material from one temperature and pressure to another temperature and pressure.
What is the coldest month in Antarctica and what is the temperature?
Antarctica is as large as USA and Mexico, combined, so 'coldest month' varies, depending on where you are on the continent. Generally, the coldest month is the month before the sun comes up, and again, this month varies, depending on how far you are on the continent beyond the Antarctic Circle. The coldest temperature recorded on the continent was recorded at Vostok Research Station (Russia) in July 1983. The measurements were −89.2 °C, −128.6 °F; 184.0 K. This is the coldest temperature recorded on Earth.
What is the only habitable area in Iceland?
Generally only the coastline is really habitable. There are some towns in southern Iceland that are more inland and a handfull otherwere but most towns or settlements are near the coastline or at it.
What are the flatlands called that cover much of the coastline of Georgia?
Atlantic Coastal Plain is used denote the flatlands that cover much of coastline of Georgia. Flatlands are generally formed due to volcanic activities and mountains.
Would there still be winds if the earth's surface where the same temperature everywhere?
These 2 sentences will help answer your question: Differences in air pressure are generally caused by the unequal heating of the earth. The definition of wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. Therefore, no, there would not be wind.
Is air denser at the earth's surface than in the atmosphere?
The atmosphere begins at the Earth's surface (or the ocean's), and extends upward. Generally air density decreases with altitude, although temperature differences can alter that somewhat.
