Exploring Climate Change: Convection Currents and Wind Patterns

What is the primary cause of convection currents?

• Gravity

• Heat

• Magnetism

• Electricity

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According to the particle theory, what happens to particles when they are heated?

• They move slower and come closer together

• They change state

• They move faster and spread apart

• They stop moving

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What is the definition of density?

• The temperature of a substance

• The force exerted on a surface using air

• The degree of compactness of a substance's structure

• The speed at which particles move

What type of air pressure is associated with high-density air?

• Variable air pressure

• No air pressure

• High air pressure

• Low air pressure

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What causes wind to curve around the Earth's circumference?

• Ocean currents

• The Sun's gravity

• The Coriolis effect

• The Earth's magnetic field

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Which wind pattern is NOT influenced by the Coriolis effect?

• Polar winds

• Westerly winds

• Northeast Trade Winds

• Equatorial winds

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How do convection currents affect the climate at the poles?

• They make the poles warmer

• They maintain a cool, dry, and snowy climate

• They cause frequent rain

• They have no effect on the poles

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What is El Nino?

• A volcanic eruption

• A cold ocean current

• An extremely hot ocean current

• A type of wind pattern

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In the demonstration, what happens when hot water is placed on top of cool water?

• The hot water sinks

• The cool water rises

• The waters do not mix

• The waters mix immediately

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What does the Coriolis effect demonstrate in the experiment with the ball and plate?

• The ball moves faster

• The ball stops moving

• The ball deflects from its natural path

• The ball moves in a straight line