Climate and Weather

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What can we conclude about the climate on Earth based on past glacial activity in Ohio?

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The climate on earth has changed over time.

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How do oceans influence weather?

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Oceans absorb energy from the sun, store it, and release it.

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Do climate zones have different temperatures and climates?

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True.

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How does the rotation of the Earth affect weather?

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Certain places on earth are heated at a greater rate.

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What role does convection play in heating the Earth?

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Convection (heating from the sun) helps heat the earth.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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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.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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