Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Sun on the oceans?

The Sun influences the formation of waves.

The Sun creates water particles.

The Sun's rays cause organisms to come to the surface.

The monthly average temperature pattern of Jacksonville, Florida, is shown below. Which statement best describes the influence of an ocean current(s) on this climate?

The Gulf Stream carries warm water from the tropics northward near the Atlantic Coast.

The Gulf Stream carries cold water from the north southward near the Atlantic coast.

The jet stream consistently pushes warm air into the Jacksonville area.

Warm ocean currents from the Gulf of Mexico travel eastward to Jacksonville.

The diagram below shows that ocean water is warmed by the sun and then evaporates to form clouds. What effect does this cycle have on the climate along the coast?

Rain is common along the coast and the air is humid.

Clouds are constant along the coast and the air is dry.

Wind and warm temperatures are constant along the coast and the air is dry.

Snow is common along the coast and the air is humid.

Below are lists about conditions in a city. X - 6 cm of rain this morning - 20°C at noon - low humidity tonight Y - annual snow fall is 1.2 meters - spring is cool and wet - summer is warm and dry What BEST describes X and Y?

X lists statements about weather. Y lists statements about climate.

X and Y both list statements about climate.

X and Y both list statements about weather.

X lists statements about climate. Y lists statements about weather.

Look at the diagram to answer the question that follows. If a northern coastline such as the Norway coast is located near a warm ocean current, the climate will be colder than normal for that latitude, the climate will be warmer than normal for that latitude, spring is longer than normal for that latitude, or spring is shorter than normal for that latitude?

the climate will be warmer than normal for that latitude.

the climate will be colder than normal for that latitude.

spring is longer than normal for that latitude.

spring is shorter than normal for that latitude.

The picture illustrates the rotation of ocean currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The rotation of currents in the Northern Hemisphere affects the

amount of wind in the lower latitudes.

When water in a pan is heated, the temperature of the water near the bottom of the pan increases. The warmer water becomes less dense, and rises through the cooler, more dense water near the top of the pan. In turn, the cooler water near the top of the pan sinks and moves toward the bottom of the pan and begins to warm. What is the effect of the circular motion of water in the pan?

Heat flows by convection currents.

Heat flows by thermal radiation.

Heat flows by thermal expansion.

Convection currents are caused by the uneven heating of Earth. This uneven heating normally occurs when different amounts of heat are

absorbed by the surface of the ocean, land, or air.

released by volcanic eruptions.

released during El Niño and La Niña weather systems.

reflected during large storms generated by cyclones.

Uneven heating of Earth causes convection currents. What part of this process is being demonstrated in this diagram?

As air cools, currents flow clockwise.

As air cools, currents flow counterclockwise.

The diagram below shows a very cold air mass moving over a large, warm lake. When cold air in the winter passes over large bodies of warm water, moisture is picked up. As the air rises rapidly over land,

precipitation generally occurs.

cold fronts become warm fronts.

Which condition is associated with MOST warm fronts?

cloud formations bringing precipitation

A high-pressure system (H) is moving to the southeast as shown on the weather map. Cold air is usually found north and west of a high-pressure system. Warm air is to the south and east of the front. Continental air is drier while oceanic air has more moisture. Based on this information, what is the BEST prediction for weather on the day after the system passes the point marked X?

drier air with cooler temperatures

wet air with cooler temperatures

wet air with warmer temperatures

drier air with warmer temperatures

Ocean currents are driven by which two forces?

Earth's rotation and gulf streams

Cleveland, Ohio is farther south than London, England, but London has warmer average temperatures. Which statement BEST explains why London has warmer temperatures than Cleveland?

The Gulf Stream heats the air above it and the warm air gets blown toward the shores of England.

The cold air above the Gulf Stream gets blown toward Cleveland.

The warm air above the Labrador Current gets blown toward England.

The Labrador Current cools the air above it and the cool air gets blown toward Cleveland.

Which of the following BEST describes how air moves within the atmosphere?

air flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

air rises within high pressure systems

air sinks within low pressure systems

air flows from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

Which sentence BEST describes how air pressure affects the movement of air?

Air flows from high to low pressure.

Air flows from low to high pressure.

Air does not flow between high and low pressure.

Air flows straight up into space when it runs into high or low pressure.

A mass of air under high pressure travels southward from the polar area toward the equator. How will Earth’s motion MOST likely affect this air mass?

The air mass will appear to turn and move in a westerly direction.

The air mass will experience increased pressure.

The air mass will mix with a low-pressure system.

The air mass will reverse direction and travel back to the pole.

A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.

Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.

Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Florida is the most humid state in the nation. Which statements below best explains why this is true?

Cool ocean breezes hold a lot of water as humidity as they move inland.

Florida's coasts are either the warm Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. Warm air above warm water holds a lot of moisture that moves inland.

Florida's coasts are either the warm Atlantic or Pacific Oceans. Warm air above warm water holds a lot of moisture that moves inland.

It rains in Florida every day of the year so the air is always saturated with water.

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The trade winds are regular, global wind patterns that were used by ships to sail across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Trade winds are created by

ocean water evaporation during El Niño years.

large weather systems like hurricanes or typhoons.

warm water ocean currents caused by the rotation of the Earth.

convection currents caused by the uneven heating of Earth.

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The main reason the North and South poles have cold winds is because ____________.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How do convection currents distribute heat within the oceans?

cold water rises and warm water sinks

warm water is more dense than cold water

cold water jet streams move along the surface and warm water jet streams move below the surface

warm water rises and cold water sinks

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Convection currents allow heat to be distributed ____________.

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The oceans MOST influence global climate by

releasing heat to the atmosphere.

cooling bordering land masses.

providing continuous onshore winds.

removing water vapor from the atmosphere.

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The water cycle recycles water on Earth. Which of these is the source of MOST of the water vapor in Earth's atmosphere?

rivers flooding

glaciers melting

oceans evaporating

plants transpiring

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Florida is the most humid state in the nation. Which statements below best explains why this is true?

The trade winds are regular, global wind patterns that were used by ships to sail across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Trade winds are created by

The main reason the North and South poles have cold winds is because ____________.

How do convection currents distribute heat within the oceans?

Convection currents allow heat to be distributed ____________.

The oceans MOST influence global climate by

The water cycle recycles water on Earth. Which of these is the source of MOST of the water vapor in Earth's atmosphere?

What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Sun on the oceans?

Hurricanes are large, powerful storms that form as they travel over warm ocean waters. What do oceans add to make hurricanes so strong?

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