Unit 9: Weather, Climate, & Currents

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What causes winds to move?

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Winds move because of differential heating.

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How do warm ocean currents affect air masses?

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Warm ocean currents warm the air masses above them.

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What is the effect of jet streams on weather?

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Jet streams can cause temperatures to change and affect precipitation.

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What is the major driving force behind land and sea breezes?

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The heating and cooling of water and land.

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Which part of a mountain receives the most precipitation when wind moves over it?

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The windward side (represented by S in the diagram).

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period.

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What role does the sun play in weather and climate?

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

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of seawater that flow through the world's oceans, affecting climate and weather.

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How do land and sea breezes differ?

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Land breezes occur at night when land cools faster than water, while sea breezes occur during the day when land heats up faster than water.