Test Retake Weather & Climate

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What is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What explains why certain parts of the ocean have warmer temperatures?

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The uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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How do winds move in relation to pressure?

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Winds blow from high-pressure to low-pressure regions.

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What is the force exerted on an object by the weight of the air above and around it?

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Air pressure.

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What is the rising and sinking of matter in a circular pattern due to differences in temperature called?

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Convection current.

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Define greenhouse gas.

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Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb and store heat, influencing weather patterns and climate.