ACPS Earth Science Quarter 3 Assessment Review

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What happens when surface currents meet continents?

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They are deflected (change paths).

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What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

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Melting Land Ice.

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What is the weight or force of the atmosphere pressing down on Earth's surface?

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Air Pressure.

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How do warm-water currents affect coastal areas along which they flow?

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They make the coastal climate warmer than the inland climate.

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What front does this symbol represent?

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Cold front.

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What is the definition of a warm front?

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A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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What is the definition of a cold front?

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A cold front is the boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is ocean circulation?

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Ocean circulation is the large-scale movement of waters in the ocean, driven by factors like wind, salinity, and temperature.