Forces that Impact Weather Flashcard Review

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What heats up and cools down faster?

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Land heats up and cools down faster than water.

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Which city can expect to see an increase in temperatures over the next 24 hours?

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Atlanta, Georgia is expected to see an increase in temperatures.

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What role does the ocean play in influencing weather and climate?

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The ocean stores solar radiation and distributes heat and moisture.

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How do ocean currents affect global climate?

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Ocean currents transport warm water and precipitation toward the poles.

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Where is the majority of solar radiation absorbed by the ocean?

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The majority of solar radiation is absorbed in tropical waters around the equator.

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region.

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How does land affect local weather compared to water?

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Land can heat and cool more quickly than water, affecting local temperatures.

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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 trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics.