Climate and Weather Review

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface. It can vary based on altitude and temperature.

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What happens to air pressure over land and water at night?

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At night, the air pressure over the ocean is lower than the air pressure over the land.

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and life exists.

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Which atmospheric layer is the hottest?

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The thermosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.

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What is upwelling?

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Upwelling is the process where cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, replacing warmer surface water.

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How does upwelling affect marine life?

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Upwelling brings nutrients to the surface, promoting the growth of producers like phytoplankton, which supports the entire marine food web.

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What is the exosphere?

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The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere, where air is extremely thin and contains very little oxygen.

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Which layer of the atmosphere has the least chance of supporting life?

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The exosphere has the least chance of supporting life because it contains no oxygen (O2).

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by wind, temperature differences, and the Earth's rotation.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds and currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth.