12/20/24 8.10A Sun's Influence

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

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Global Wind Patterns.

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What is the process by which water from the ocean enters the atmosphere?

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Evaporation.

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What happens to warm water in the ocean?

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Warm water rises.

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What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

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Warm water.

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Where is most of the water on Earth found?

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In the Oceans.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning into vapor and entering the atmosphere.

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

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They drive the movement of surface currents.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.

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What is the significance of the Gulf Stream?

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It transports warm water across the Atlantic Ocean, affecting climate.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.