Oceans. Atmosphere, and Climate Wrap Up

Why does the Earth experience uneven heating?

• Because the sun transfers energy evenly across Earth's surface

• Because the amount of energy from the sun absorbed by the surface depends on latitude

• Because the Earth's atmosphere transfers energy evenly to all locations

• Because ocean currents distribute heat evenly across the globe

Answer explanation

The Earth experiences uneven heating because the amount of energy from the sun absorbed by the surface depends on latitude.

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What is the main factor that determines the air temperature of a place?

• The behavior of ocean currents

• The amount of energy transferred from the surface to the air

• The amount of energy from the sun

• The exchange of energy between the ocean currents and the atmosphere

Answer explanation

The main factor that determines the air temperature of a place is the amount of energy from the sun.

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How do surface ocean currents affect the climate of a region?

• They have no effect on the climate of a region

• They carry warm water away from the equator and cold water towards the equator

• They carry cold water away from the equator and warm water towards the equator

• They prevent the exchange of energy with the atmosphere

Answer explanation

Surface ocean currents affect the climate by carrying warm water away from the equator and cold water towards the equator, influencing temperature distribution in different regions.

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What determines the air temperature of different locations on Earth?

• The direct transfer of energy from the sun to the air

• The amount of energy transferred from the ocean currents to the air

• The amount of energy transferred from the surface to the air, which is determined by latitude

• The uniform distribution of energy from the sun across the Earth's surface

Answer explanation

The air temperature of different locations on Earth is determined by the amount of energy transferred from the surface to the air, which is influenced by latitude.

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How do ocean currents affect a location's air temperature?

• They have no effect on air temperature.

• They can transport warm or cool water, affecting the amount of energy in the air and therefore the air temperature.

• They only affect the temperature of the water, not the air.

• They increase air temperature by causing more sunlight to reach the location.

Answer explanation

Ocean currents can transport warm or cool water, affecting the amount of energy in the air and therefore the air temperature.

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What happens when warm ocean currents from the equator move away?

• They lose energy and cool down the air of the places they pass.

• They carry the energy from the sun and exchange energy with the air of the places they pass.

• They have no effect on the air temperature of the places they pass.

• They absorb more energy from the sun and increase in temperature.

Answer explanation

The warm ocean currents carry energy from the sun and exchange energy with the air of the places they pass, affecting the temperature.

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What is the effect of cold ocean currents passing a location?

• They increase the air temperature at the location.

• They cause precipitation at the location.

• They have the effect of cooling the air.

• They transfer energy to the air, warming it up.

Answer explanation

Cold ocean currents passing a location have the effect of cooling the air, not warming it up.

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What are prevailing winds?

• Winds that change direction frequently

• Winds that move in one direction and are large enough to push ocean currents

• Winds that only occur during El Niño events

• Winds that bring warm air from the equator to the poles

Answer explanation

Prevailing winds are winds that move in one direction and are large enough to push ocean currents.

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How do prevailing winds affect ocean currents?

• They have no effect on ocean currents

• They cause ocean currents to reverse during El Niño events

• They determine the movement of ocean currents along with the positions of the continents

• They prevent ocean currents from changing

Answer explanation

Prevailing winds determine the movement of ocean currents along with the positions of the continents, influencing their direction and speed.

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What can cause a change in air temperature during El Niño years?

• A change in the position of the continents

• A change in prevailing winds

• A constant direction of prevailing winds

• Increased energy from ocean currents

Answer explanation

A change in prevailing winds can cause a change in air temperature during El Niño years by altering the distribution of warm and cool air masses.

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