Influences of Weather and Climate Flashcard Review

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What are ocean currents?

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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.

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What causes wind?

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

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How does geography affect weather?

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

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What is weather?

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

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What is climate?

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

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What influences ocean currents?

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

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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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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What is the role of the Sun in weather?

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The Sun provides energy that drives weather patterns by heating the Earth's surface and atmosphere.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, influencing ocean currents and weather patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.