CUA #4 Retake: Influences of Weather and Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is based on current information, while climate is based on historical data.

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What best explains convection?

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Warm air rises and takes heat with it, later it cools back down and sinks.

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How do oceans influence life on Earth?

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Ocean temperatures regulate Earth's climate and weather.

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Why is the Earth's surface heated unevenly?

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Earth is a sphere, causing sunlight to hit at different angles; the Equator receives direct intense light, while the poles get indirect light.

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Where does cold air move on Earth?

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Cold air sinks towards the Equator.

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What is weather?

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

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, influencing climate and weather patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, warming the planet.

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How does the sun affect weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns, including temperature, wind, and precipitation.