Q2 Test #2 Comp (W/C, Heat, Spheres)

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is the definition of climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region, typically measured over a period of 30 years or more.

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What are convection currents?

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Convection currents are the movement of air or fluid caused by differences in temperature and density, which can lead to wind and weather patterns.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure, which are often the result of uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including the soil, rocks, and minerals.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure decreases because warm air is less dense than cool air.

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What is the relationship between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What role do oceans play in climate?

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Oceans regulate climate by storing and distributing heat, influencing weather patterns and precipitation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the significance of the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as wind, due to the rotation of the Earth, affecting weather patterns and ocean currents.