*TEST Ch 8 / 9

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What keeps ocean water moving?

Back

Changes in density/concentration.

Front

What type of event is being experienced based on the thermal imaging of the Pacific Ocean?

Back

El Nino.

Front

How does latitude affect climate?

Back

It gets warmer as you go toward the Equator.

Front

Why aren't lakes and rivers salty?

Back

They are constantly having the minerals washed out of them.

Front

True or False: Even with highly developed tools/programs, are El Nino's simple to predict?

Back

False.

Front

What is the primary cause of ocean currents?

Back

Differences in temperature and salinity.

Front

Define El Nino.

Back

A climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.

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What is La Nina?

Back

A climate pattern that describes the cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.

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How does ocean temperature affect weather patterns?

Back

Warmer ocean temperatures can lead to increased evaporation, resulting in more intense storms and altered precipitation patterns.

Front

What role do ocean currents play in climate regulation?

Back

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