Climate Assessment Review [HH-Jackson]

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General weather patterns over a long period of time is known as ___

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Climate

Front

How does the transfer of energy from the Sun to Earth compare with the way energy is distributed in ocean water?

Back

Energy from the Sun is transferred through radiation, while energy in ocean water is distributed by convection.

Front

Where is the warmest part of the ocean?

Back

Equator

Front

The large, circular surface-current pattern found in each ocean produced by wind and the Coriolis effect is called ___

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Gyre

Front

______ causes deep ocean currents.

Back

Density differences

Front

What is the process called when warm water rises and cold water sinks in the ocean?

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Convection

Front

What is the main source of energy for Earth's climate system?

Back

The Sun

Front

What effect does the Coriolis effect have on ocean currents?

Back

It causes currents to curve rather than flow in a straight line.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the surface to the deep ocean?

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Downwelling

Front

What are the two main types of ocean currents?

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Surface currents and deep ocean currents.