Ocean currents and climate

The average yearly weather pattern over many years.

• weather
• air pressure
• climate
• zone

Which of the following is not a factor that affects climate? 

• latitude
• longitude
• oceans
• mountains

What is weather?

• average weather over a long period of time

• average precipitation at a certain time and place

• average temperature at a certain time and place

• what's happening in our atmosphere at a certain time and place

While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?

• warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland
• cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
• there are similarities in temperature between the land and the water
• a storm is approaching

Warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is one reason for which event?

• hurricanes 
• Coriolis force
• earth's rotation
• convection currents

What is the distance north or south of the equator?

• latitude

• longitude

• elevation

• langitude

Why does the amount of salinity affect ocean currents?

• Salty water is able to conduct electricity
• Salty water is only found at certain latitudes.
• Salinity affects the density of water.
• Salinity makes water evaporate quicker.

Why do coastal regions have warmer winters and cooler summers that regions inland?

• There is more direct sunlight near the coast.

• Mountain ranges usually form along coasts.

• The motion of the waves creates wind.

• Oceans warm up and cool down slowly

A convection current is caused by

• Differences in density
• Differences in wind speed
• Differences in air pollution
• Differences in atmosphere pressure

What latitude will have the highest angle of insolation?

• 90 N
• 0
• 15 S
• 15 N