8.10 Weather and Ocean Currents

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Why does hot air rise?

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It is less dense.

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The process that causes plate tectonics, wind, and ocean currents is known as...

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Convection

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According to the map, which city is likely experiencing warmer weather? Options: Seattle, Chicago, Boston, San Diego

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San Diego

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Which type of weather is Dallas, Texas, likely experiencing?

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Gentle precipitation for days

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What is most likely a cause of hurricanes?

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Warmer ocean temperatures

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Why does a hurricane's wind speed decrease significantly when it hits land?

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no longer gains energy from warm ocean water

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What type of weather usually goes with this symbol? Options: Clear, sunny skies, Cloudy skies, Hot temperature, Thunderstorms

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Clear, sunny skies

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What type of weather will occur with this symbol? Options: Thunderstorms, cooler temperatures, Gentle precipitation, warmer temperatures, Sunny skies, warmer weather, Cloudy skies, cooler weather

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Gentle precipitation, warmer temperatures

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This is the symbol for a...
Options: Cold Front, Warm Front, Stationary Front, Occluded Front

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Warm Front

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This is the symbol for a...
Options: Occluded Front, Stationary Front, Warm Front, Cold Front

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Cold Front