Unit 2: Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Review

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What is the temperate climate?

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A climate that covers the area between about 23.5 to 66 degrees N and S, characterized by very warm summers and very cold winters, dominated by the prevailing westerlies.

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What happens when the ocean absorbs heat from the sun?

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The ocean stores a significant amount of energy.

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What would happen if the Gulf Stream current stopped flowing?

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Land masses in the Northern Atlantic Ocean would have colder climates.

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What property of water is demonstrated by flowers absorbing dyed water?

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Capillary action, because it shows the movement of dyed water against gravity.

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What is a major source of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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Burning coal to produce electricity.

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Define capillary action.

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The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, often observed in plants.

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What is the role of the Gulf Stream in climate?

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It helps to moderate temperatures in Europe by transporting warm water from the equator.

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What is surface tension?

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The cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

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How do greenhouse gases affect the atmosphere?

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They trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

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What is the significance of the prevailing westerlies?

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They are winds that blow from west to east and influence weather patterns in temperate regions.