Understanding Weather and Climate Patterns

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Primary gas increasing global temperatures?

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Carbon Dioxide

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Branch of Earth Science studying weather, climate, and atmosphere?

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Meteorology

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Air mass forming over warm ocean waters?

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Maritime Tropical

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Climate of a coastal area:

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Mild climate with small temperature range.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Main cause of wind?

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Differences in air pressure.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Unequal heating of Earth's surface creates:

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Wind patterns and ocean currents.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Characteristic of weather: Daily temperature fluctuations.

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Not characteristics of climate: Average temp over 30 years, Long-term precipitation patterns, Seasonal temperature trends.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Ocean currents' role in climate:

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Distribute heat globally, influencing climate.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Evidence of rising global temperatures:

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Melting of polar ice caps and glaciers.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Interaction of air masses leads to fronts and weather changes.

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The interaction of air masses can lead to the formation of fronts, causing changes in weather.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking