Global Patterns review

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process of the atmosphere trapping the sun's radiation, and making the Earth warm.

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What do ocean currents move in the form of?

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Heat.

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What causes wind?

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Air pressure differences that result from uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere.

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Where is the ozone layer located?

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In the stratosphere.

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What is upwelling?

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The movement of deep, cold, nutrient-filled water to the surface of the ocean.

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What is the main function of the ozone layer?

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To absorb UV radiation from the sun.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water within the oceans that transport heat and nutrients.

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What is the role of heat in ocean currents?

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Heat drives the movement of ocean currents, distributing energy across the planet.

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How does uneven heating affect weather patterns?

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It creates air pressure differences, leading to wind and weather changes.

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What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?

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Surface currents are driven by wind and affect the upper layer of the ocean, while deep currents are driven by differences in water density.