What causes the unequal heating of the Earth’s surface?

• The shape of the Earth

• The Earth’s rotation

• The tilt of the Earth and its spherical shape

• The distance from the Sun

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How does the Coriolis effect influence wind patterns?

• It causes winds to move in straight lines

• It deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere

• It slows down the speed of winds

• It has no effect on wind patterns

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What is the main cause of the formation of ocean currents?

• The Moon’s gravity

• Unequal heating of the Earth’s surface and wind patterns

• Earth’s magnetic field

• The movement of tectonic plates

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Which of the following best describes convection currents in the atmosphere?

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a circular flow

• Cool air rises and warm air sinks

• Air remains stagnant and does not move

• Convection only occurs in the ocean, not the atmosphere

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What role do ocean currents play in regional climates?

• They prevent changes in climate

• They distribute heat around the globe, influencing temperatures in coastal regions

• They only affect deep ocean temperatures

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The prevailing winds that blow near the equator are known as:

• Westerlies

• Polar winds

• Trade winds

• Jet streams

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Why do regions near the equator typically have warmer climates than regions near the poles?

• They are closer to the Sun

• They receive more direct sunlight year-round

• They are affected by more ocean currents

• They have higher altitudes

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How do continental landmasses affect ocean circulation patterns?

• They block the flow of ocean currents completely

• They redirect ocean currents, creating gyres

• They speed up the flow of ocean currents

• They have no effect on ocean circulation patterns

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Which of the following best explains why the climate in coastal areas tends to be milder than inland areas?

• Coastal areas are closer to the equator

• Coastal areas experience more ocean breezes, which moderate temperature extremes

• Inland areas receive more sunlight

• Coastal areas have higher altitudes

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What drives the global ocean conveyor belt?

• The Coriolis effect and the rotation of the Earth

• Differences in water density due to temperature and salinity

• The pull of the Moon’s gravity

• Seismic activity on the ocean floor

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