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What process brings the deep cold ocean currents up to the surface?

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Convection Currents

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What type of air rises because it is less dense?

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Warm air

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Why is it warmer at the equator compared to the poles?

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The earth is spherical so the sun's rays are spread over a larger surface area at the poles, making it cooler.

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Warm air is __________ dense than cold air.

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less

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Which statement is true? Hot air rises, cold air sinks or Cold air rises, hot air sinks?

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Hot air rises, cold air sinks.

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What is the main reason for ocean currents?

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Differences in temperature and salinity.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on temperature?

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It causes variations in sunlight received at different latitudes.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is the role of global wind patterns in ocean currents?

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They help drive surface currents in the oceans.

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