Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Dr. Deana Hint explains the roles of atmospheric and oceanic circulations in climate. The video covers how energy imbalance due to uneven solar radiation leads to atmospheric and oceanic movements. It describes the Hadley, Ferrel, and Polar cells in the atmosphere and the thermohaline circulation in the ocean. The differences in density, heat capacity, and salinity between air and water are discussed, highlighting their impact on climate systems.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video by Dr. Deana Hint?

The effects of deforestation

The impact of pollution on climate

The history of climate change

Atmospheric and oceanic circulations and their role in climate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the tropics receive more solar energy than the poles?

The sun's radiation is more direct at the tropics

The tropics are closer to the sun

The tropics have more landmass

The poles are covered in ice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of atmospheric and oceanic circulations?

To support marine life

To create weather patterns

To balance the energy distribution on Earth

To regulate the Earth's rotation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which atmospheric cell is responsible for the trade winds?

Hadley cell

Polar cell

Ferrel cell

Equatorial cell

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the formation of deserts in the subtropics?

High rainfall

Subsiding warm and dry air

Proximity to the equator

Ocean currents

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of the Polar cell?

It is the weakest and smallest atmospheric cell

It is responsible for tropical storms

It is the largest atmospheric cell

It causes easterly winds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the thermohaline circulation?

A type of atmospheric circulation

A deep ocean circulation driven by temperature and salinity

A surface ocean current

A wind pattern in the tropics

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