General: Climate, Currents and Wind

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What are Polar Easterlies?

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Polar Easterlies are winds that originate from the poles, blowing from east to west, and are associated with cold, freezing weather.

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What type of air mass brings cold, dry air to the United States?

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Air Mass #1 is the type of air mass that brings cold, dry air to the United States.

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What does the abbreviation 'cP' stand for in meteorology?

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'cP' stands for continental Polar, which is an air mass that brings dry, cold air.

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How are air molecules arranged in a high-pressure system?

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In a high-pressure system, air is colder, causing the molecules to be closer together.

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What is the East Australian Current?

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The East Australian Current is a warm ocean current that originates at the equator.

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What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure systems?

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High pressure systems are associated with descending air and clear skies, while low pressure systems are associated with rising air, clouds, and precipitation.

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What is the significance of ocean currents in climate?

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Ocean currents play a crucial role in regulating climate by distributing heat around the planet and influencing weather patterns.

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What are the main characteristics of maritime air masses?

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Maritime air masses are characterized by being moist and can bring precipitation when they move over land.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds and currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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How do trade winds affect ocean currents?

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Trade winds drive surface ocean currents towards the west in the tropics, influencing the direction and strength of currents.