7.6-4 Influences of Weather and Climate Assessment

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What is regional geography?

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The study of specific regions of Earth.

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How do oceans influence weather and climate?

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Oceans absorb, store, and release the Sun’s energy.

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What is altitude?

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Distance from sea level.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gas surrounding Earth that is held in place by gravity and composed of a limited number of elements – primarily nitrogen and oxygen.

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What are ocean currents?

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A directional movement of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface, and deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity differences.

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What is weather?

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The day-to-day state of the atmosphere.

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What is climate?

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Prevailing weather patterns for a particular region over a long period.

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What role do ocean winds play in weather?

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Ocean winds can cause strong currents.

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How do oceans reflect the Sun’s energy?

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Oceans do not primarily reflect the Sun’s energy; they absorb, store, and release it.

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What is the primary composition of the atmosphere?

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Primarily nitrogen and oxygen.