Influences of Weather and Climate Flashcard Review

Influences of Weather and Climate Flashcard Review

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are ocean currents?

Back

Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, influenced by factors such as wind, Earth's rotation, and the arrangement of continents.

2.

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Front

What causes wind?

Back

Differences in air temperature cause movement in the air, which creates wind.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does geography affect weather?

Back

The geography of a region affects its weather because the shape of landforms influences the flow of winds and ocean currents.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weather?

Back

Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is climate?

Back

Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area over an extended period.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What influences ocean currents?

Back

Ocean currents are influenced by wind patterns, Earth's rotation, and the arrangement of continents.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

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

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