Weather and Climate Test #2 Review

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are winds that blow constantly and predictably over long distances, resulting from giant convection currents in the atmosphere.

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What causes convection in the atmosphere?

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Convection occurs because cold air is more dense than warm air, causing warm air to rise and cold air to sink.

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Where do warm ocean currents generally originate?

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Warm ocean currents generally come from the Equator.

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What type of air pressure is associated with stormy weather?

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Low air pressure is typically associated with stormy weather.

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Which type of water is more likely to sink in the ocean?

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More salty water has greater density and is more likely to sink in the ocean.

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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 long-term average weather patterns in a specific area.

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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, influencing weather patterns.

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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, due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What are land breezes?

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Land breezes are winds that blow from land to sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What are sea breezes?

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Sea breezes are winds that blow from the sea to land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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