Topic 4 test

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What is the primary cause of ocean currents?

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Wind patterns are the primary cause of ocean currents, as they push the surface water in the ocean.

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What climate event occurs every 2 to 7 years?

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El Niño is a climate event that occurs every 2 to 7 years, characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific.

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What process involves the movement of heat through a fluid medium?

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Convection is the process that involves the movement of heat through a fluid medium, such as air or water.

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What are the 3 types of heat transfer?

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The three types of heat transfer are Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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Which layer of the atmosphere is known for weather phenomena?

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The Troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.

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Define Conduction.

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a solid material without the movement of the material itself.

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Define Convection.

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Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) due to differences in temperature and density.

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Define Radiation.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is the role of wind patterns in ocean currents?

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Wind patterns drive the movement of surface water in the ocean, creating currents that affect climate and weather.

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What is La Niña?

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La Niña is a climate pattern that is characterized by cooler than average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.