Weather and Climate Review

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What happens to climates as you move north from the equator?

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Climates generally get cooler as you move north from the equator.

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What is upwelling in oceanography?

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Upwelling occurs when wind blows across the ocean's surface, pushing water away from an area and allowing deeper, colder water to rise.

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Which factor does NOT influence climate?

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Soil composition does not influence climate.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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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 patterns.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate temperatures and weather patterns by distributing heat around the planet.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.