Climate

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What effect do large bodies of water have on temperature changes in nearby cities?

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Cities that are closer to large bodies of water tend to have less extreme temperature changes.

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What is the role of the ocean in regulating Earth's temperatures?

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The ocean helps to more evenly spread out temperatures on Earth.

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How do ocean currents influence climate?

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Ocean currents spread temperatures around the Earth more evenly.

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What happens to colder water in the ocean?

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Colder water sinks.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is caused by Earth's rotation and affects wind and ocean current patterns.

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What is the relationship between latitude and climate?

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Latitude affects climate by influencing the amount of solar energy received at different locations on Earth.

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How does elevation impact climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures compared to lower elevations.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are the primary greenhouse gases?

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The primary greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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How do human activities contribute to climate change?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, increase greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.

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