SSA Earth Science

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Which parts of the Earth system interact when Florida’s orange trees grow? Options: biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, and atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere

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biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere

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During the day, water from the ocean is transferred to the atmosphere. Which of these statements describes the energy change that takes place during the transfer? Options: Energy is transported from the atmosphere to the ocean, which makes the ocean warmer, Energy is transported from the atmosphere to the ocean, which makes the ocean cooler., Energy is transported from the ocean to the atmosphere, which makes the atmosphere warmer., Energy is transported from the ocean to the atmosphere, which makes the atmosphere cooler.

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Energy is transported from the ocean to the atmosphere, which makes the atmosphere warmer.

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How does the Florida Current most likely affect the climate of cities along the coast of southern Florida, such as Miami?

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It brings warm water, which makes the air temperature warmer.

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What role does the Floridian aquifer play in the water cycle?

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Water seeps from the aquifer back into the Gulf of Mexico to help keep the cycle flowing.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Weather is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas climate is the characteristic weather in an area over a long period of time.

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What is the main benefit of ozone?

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Ozone filters out ultraviolet radiation from the sun and shields Earth from some of this harmful energy.

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What is the correct order of the four distinct layers of the atmosphere from lowest to highest? Options: stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

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troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

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How can the locations of Gainesville, Florida, and Miami, Florida explain the differences in their temperature ranges?

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Miami is closer to the ocean, which affects its climate by keeping its temperatures more consistent.

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How does the sun’s energy affect winds?

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The sun causes differential heating of the atmosphere, which leads to differences in air pressure that cause winds.

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How does the sun’s energy most directly influence precipitation in a climate?

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The sun’s energy creates wind patterns that bring precipitation to different areas.