Amplify Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate Chapter 2

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Water in the ocean is always

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Moving

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Water flowing in a continuous path through the ocean is called

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an ocean current

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If two places are the same distance from the equator, will they always have the same air temperature?

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False, it depends on ocean currents and winds and how much energy is transferred.

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Heat transfer always goes from?

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hot to cold

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Currents release thermal energy, which can affect a location's

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climate air temperature

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Ocean currents transport thermal energy and _____ around the world.

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matter (organic, objects, and pollution)

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When the air temperature over the land is warmer than the nearby ocean temperature, energy is transferred from the _____ to the _____ (Options: water; air, water; sun, air; sun, air; water).

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air; water

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Energy is transferred from the ocean to the air when the ocean is warmer and from air to ocean when the air is

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warmer

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Which location receives the most direct sunlight all year? Options: The North Pole, The equator, Temperate Zones, The South Pole

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The equator

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How does the sun increase air temperature?

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Energy travels from the sun to a surface, and then from the surface to the air.