Ch. 5 L. 3 Ocean and Air Temperature

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What is the effect of oceans on temperature differences between the equator and the poles?

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Oceans help moderate temperature differences, making them less extreme. Without oceans, the temperature difference would be much greater.

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What moves heat from one place to another in the oceans?

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Currents move heat in the oceans.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that flows from Florida to Europe.

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What is the role of ocean currents in climate?

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

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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 is the average of these conditions over a long period.

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How do ocean currents affect marine life?

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Ocean currents provide nutrients and affect the distribution of marine species.

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

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Climate.

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What is the primary cause of ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are primarily caused by wind, the Earth's rotation, and differences in water temperature and salinity.

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What is the term for the movement of air caused by differences in temperature?

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Wind.

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