Weather and Climate Test #2 Review

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the ocean to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

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Surface currents are mainly caused by global wind patterns.

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What is convection in the atmosphere?

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Convection is the process where warm air rises and cold air sinks due to differences in density.

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Why is cold air denser than warm air?

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Cold air is denser than warm air because the molecules in cold air are closer together, making it heavier.

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What are polar air masses?

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Polar air masses are large bodies of air that originate in polar regions and are typically cold.

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What are jet streams?

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Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that blow near the top of the troposphere.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure decreases because warm air expands and becomes less dense.

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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 long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate climate by distributing heat around the planet.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds and currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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