atmosphere and oceans test

Front

Uneven heating of Earth's surface by the sun causes which of these? Options: wind patterns, cloud formation, volcanic activity, nutrient cycling

Back

wind patterns

Front

Where does weather occur?

Back

troposphere

Front

As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.

Back

decreases

Front

How do differences in air pressure affect the movement of air?

Back

Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Front

If the Earth did not rotate, air at the Equator would simply

Back

Rise and move toward the poles.

Front

Do ocean currents affect climate zones?

Back

Yes, ocean currents do affect climate zones.

Front

Where is the ocean surface temperature the highest?

Back

Near the equator

Front

The equator has _____________ temperatures than the poles.

Back

Warmer

Front

What is the main cause of the Coriolis Effect?

Back

earth’s rotation

Front

The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

Back

global winds and water to move in a curved path instead of a straight line