Climate Zones and Ocean Currents

Front

Imaginary parallel lines on maps are __________.

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lines of latitude

Front

The bands on Jupiter are caused by its ________.

Back

convection cells

Front

The United States is found in which climate zone?

Back

Temperate

Front

Warm air _____.

Back

rises

Front

Wind is one cause of ______.

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surface ocean currents

Front

What are the two main types of ocean currents?

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Surface currents and deep ocean currents.

Front

What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

Back

Wind and the Earth's rotation.

Front

Define 'climate zone'.

Back

A region of the Earth with distinct climate characteristics.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.

Front

What is the role of the Gulf Stream?

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It is a warm ocean current that influences climate in the North Atlantic.