Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate Amplify

Climatologists use the term atmosphere to describe the mixture of gases or air that surrounds a planet.

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Make a prediction about the air temperature of location D on the map.

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• cold

• warm

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Make a prediction about the air temperature of location A and location F on the map.

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• cold

• warm

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Make a prediction about the air temperature of location E on the map.

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• cold

• warm

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Locations closer to the equator have higher energy and higher air temperatures.

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which ocean current is known for its warming effect on the climate of Western Europe?

• Gulf Stream

• Kuroshio Current

• Benguela Current

• Humboldt Current

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What is the term for the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area?

• Weather

• Climate

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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Which process describes the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids such as air or water?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation