8.10ABC - Savvas Review

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What is a warm current?

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A warm current is a body of water in the ocean that is warmer than the surrounding water, typically flowing from the equator towards the poles.

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How do surface winds affect ocean currents?

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Surface winds cause ocean currents by transferring wind energy to the ocean water, creating movement in the water.

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What happens to the amount of direct sunlight received at higher latitudes?

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Higher latitudes receive less direct sunlight due to the angle of the sun's rays and the longer path through the atmosphere.

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What does a line with triangles on a weather map represent?

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A line with triangles on a weather map represents a cold front.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a surface current that carries warm water from near the equator toward the North Pole.

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

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Surface currents are primarily caused by the Earth's rotation and the wind.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of areas it passes?

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The Gulf Stream warms the climate of areas it passes, leading to milder temperatures.

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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 a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air upward.

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What is the significance of latitude in climate?

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Latitude affects climate by determining the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and weather patterns.