U6 Global Weather Systems Review 24-25

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What season is occurring in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in Argentina?

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Summer.

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What is the primary heat source for Earth's atmosphere and oceans?

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The sun, which heats from above.

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How do convection currents in Earth's atmosphere differ from those in a laboratory model?

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In Earth's atmosphere, the heat source is the sun, which heats from above instead of below.

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What type of weather is typically associated with low air pressure?

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Overcast skies with strong winds.

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Which area on a weather map is likely to produce the most storm systems?

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Area 3.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What role does the sun play in global weather systems?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and convection currents.

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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 refers to long-term average conditions.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics.