ES Unit 3: Atmosphere and Oceans

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What does an air mass take on from its source region?

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Temperature and humidity.

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Where do maritime air masses originate?

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Oceans.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration in cells?

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To get energy.

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What can cause two climates at the same latitude to differ?

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Bodies of water.

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What is an extended period of well-below-normal rainfall called?

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Drought.

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Define 'air mass'.

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A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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Maritime and continental.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They redistribute heat around the planet, influencing temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is the role of the atmosphere in weather?

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It contains the gases that interact with solar energy, leading to weather phenomena.

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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 is the long-term average of weather patterns.