Climate Zones and Ocean Currents

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What is the climate zone that receives the least amount of sunlight?

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Polar

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What effect causes fluids to appear to bend due to the rotation of the Earth?

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Coriolis effect

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Is cold air more or less dense than warm air?

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More dense

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In which climate zone is Ecuador located?

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Tropical

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What are the imaginary parallel lines on maps called?

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Lines of latitude

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What climate zone is characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons?

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Temperate

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What is the primary factor that determines a climate zone?

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Temperature and precipitation patterns

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What is the term for the movement of ocean water that affects climate?

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Ocean currents

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How do ocean currents influence weather patterns?

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They redistribute heat around the planet.

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What is the climate zone found near the equator?

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Tropical

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