Climate Zones and Ocean Currents

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Which climate zone receives the least amount of sunlight?

Back

Polar climate zone receives the least amount of sunlight.

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Wind is one cause of ______.

Back

Wind is one cause of surface ocean currents.

Front

Imaginary parallel lines on maps are __________.

Back

Imaginary parallel lines on maps are lines of latitude.

Front

Cold air is _____ than warm air.

Back

Cold air is more dense than warm air.

Front

Ecuador is found in which climate zone?

Back

Ecuador is found in the Tropical climate zone.

Front

What are the main climate zones on Earth?

Back

The main climate zones are Tropical, Temperate, Polar, and Sub-tropical.

Front

What is the effect of ocean currents on climate?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between surface ocean currents and deep ocean currents?

Back

Surface ocean currents are driven by wind, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in water density.

Front

What is the significance of lines of latitude?

Back

Lines of latitude help determine the climate of a region based on its distance from the equator.

Front

How do ocean currents affect weather patterns?

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Ocean currents can influence weather patterns by affecting temperature and precipitation in coastal areas.