Unit 2 Review

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What is a rain shadow effect?

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A rain shadow effect occurs when moist air rises over a mountain range, cools, and loses moisture on the windward side, leading to dry conditions on the leeward side.

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What is conduction in terms of heat transfer?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact of molecules, where heat energy is passed from one molecule to another.

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How does the Western Australian Current affect the climate of Western Australia?

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The Western Australian Current delivers cool water from the Indian Ocean, which helps to lower the overall temperature of the climate in Western Australia.

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What happens to water when it is heated?

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When water is heated, it becomes less dense and rises, which contributes to the movement of ocean currents.

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What is the difference between ocean surface currents and deep ocean currents?

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Ocean surface currents are driven by wind and are warmer, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in density and temperature, and are generally cooler.

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What factors contribute to the formation of a rain shadow?

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The formation of a rain shadow is influenced by topography (mountain ranges), prevailing winds, and the moisture content of the air.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate regulation?

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Ocean currents help regulate climate by distributing heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns and temperatures in coastal regions.

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What is the significance of the term 'prevailing winds' in weather patterns?

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Prevailing winds are the dominant wind patterns in a region that influence weather conditions, including precipitation and temperature.

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How does elevation affect precipitation patterns?

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As elevation increases, air pressure decreases, causing air to cool and condense, leading to increased precipitation on the windward side of mountains.

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What is the relationship between temperature and density in water?

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In water, as temperature increases, density decreases; warmer water is less dense and tends to rise, while cooler water is denser and sinks.