Atmo & Hydro ET 1

Wind causes surface ocean currents. Which of the following statements correctly describes how ocean currents affect weather and climate?

• Ocean currents affect climate by carrying cold water away from the equator.

• Ocean currents affect climate by trapping cold water at the poles.

• Ocean currents affect climate during the summer, but not during winter.

• Ocean currents affect climate by carrying warm water away from the equator.

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What happens to solar energy that is absorbed by Earth's oceans?

• It is immediately radiated back into space.

• It heats the water, which then releases warmth into the atmosphere.

• It forms clouds that prevent more sunlight from reaching the ocean.

• It solely generates ocean currents.

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A science class observes the heating of water and air in two separate containers placed under a heat lamp. Which of the following best explains how this setup models the interactions between solar energy, the hydrosphere, and the atmosphere? (select 2)

• Solar energy heats both the hydrosphere and atmosphere, causing them to warm.

• The hydrosphere releases energy to the atmosphere, causing a decrease in air temperature.

• The heat lamp represents the sun, and the containers represent different parts of Earth.

• Solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere only, influencing wind patterns.

• Water heats up faster than air due to the properties of the hydrosphere.

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Students use a simple model to understand how solar energy affects water temperature.

• How quickly water temperature rises in direct sunlight compared to shade

• How water depth affects temperature

• How water salinity changes over time

• How water pressure varies with depth

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Match each climate zone to their description.

• greatest range in temperatures

• polar

• receives little rain, dry climate

• tropical

• coldest temperatures throughout the year

• Temperate

• most areas near equator

• Dessert Region

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How does the interaction between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere influence cloud formation? (Select two.)

• Solar energy heats surface water, causing it to evaporate.

• The atmosphere cools, causing water vapor to condense.

• The hydrosphere blocks sunlight, reducing evaporation.

• Solar energy is blocked by clouds, stopping evaporation.

• The atmosphere’s movement prevents water vapor from rising.

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The surface of the Earth is heated ​ (a)   with the ​ (b)   receiving the most direct rays from the sun.

• unevenly
• equator
• evenly
• poles

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Surface currents are mainly caused by

• The Coriolis Effect
• Cold and Warm Water
• Convection
• Wind

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Which factor determines the amount of solar energy received by an area?

• Altitude

• Topography

• Latitude

• Distance from Bodies of Water

What is the curved pattern that results when something moves across a spinning object known as?

• Trade winds

• Polar vortex

• Coriolis effect

• Ocean gyres

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