Climate Practice

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What type of air mass forms over the Labrador Sea?

Back

Cold and humid.

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What happens if the warm ocean water in the Gulf Stream is replaced with cool ocean water?

Back

Europe would have a cooler, drier climate.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect weather on the East Coast of the United States?

Back

The Gulf Stream moves very warm water and air northward from the Gulf of Mexico.

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When is a sea breeze most likely to occur?

Back

During the day when the land heats faster than the surface of the sea.

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How do ocean currents affect the climate?

Back

Ocean water stores heat, and currents circulate the heat around the world, affecting the climate all over the world.

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

Back

A warm ocean current that travels from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe.

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What is a sea breeze?

Back

A wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day.

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What is the effect of warm ocean currents on coastal climates?

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They generally lead to warmer and more humid climates.

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What is the role of ocean currents in global climate?

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They help distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns.