Amplify-Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate Ch. 1 Review

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, specifically the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance.

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What happens to air temperature as you move closer to the equator?

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Air temperature generally increases as you move closer to the equator, resulting in higher energy and warmer temperatures.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the mixture of gases or air that surrounds a planet.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that circles the middle of the planet, halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion, which relates to the temperature of the object.

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How do climatologists study climate?

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Climatologists study climate by analyzing weather patterns, atmospheric conditions, and long-term data to understand climate changes.

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What factors influence air temperature?

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Factors influencing air temperature include latitude, altitude, proximity to water bodies, and prevailing winds.

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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 the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What role does the sun play in climate?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns and influences climate by warming the Earth's surface.

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What is latitude?

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Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the equator, expressed in degrees.