8.10ABC Review

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What do ocean currents affect in terms of weather patterns?

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Ocean currents distribute heat from the uneven absorption of solar energy, influencing global climate and weather patterns.

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What are the circular patterns of air movement called?

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Convection cells.

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What type of air is associated with low pressure systems?

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Less dense air, which leads to cloudy and rainy skies.

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What type of weather is typically found in low pressure systems?

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Cloudy rainy skies with very humid air.

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What is the term for the weight of the atmosphere?

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Air Pressure.

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How do ocean currents regulate global climate?

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By trapping heat at the equator and distributing it around the globe.

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What is the relationship between air density and pressure?

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Less dense air is associated with low pressure, while denser air is associated with high pressure.

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What happens to air in a high pressure system?

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It typically leads to clear and sunny skies.

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What is the effect of convection cells on weather?

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They create wind patterns and influence precipitation.

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What is the primary cause of ocean currents?

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The uneven absorption of solar energy by the Earth's surface.