The trade winds are regular, global wind patterns that were used by ships to sail across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Trade winds are created by

How do convection currents distribute heat within the oceans?

The oceans MOST influence global climate by

The water cycle recycles water on Earth. Which of these is the source of MOST of the water vapor in Earth's atmosphere?

What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Sun on the oceans?

Hurricanes are large, powerful storms that form as they travel over warm ocean waters. What do oceans add to make hurricanes so strong?

The monthly average temperature pattern of Jacksonville, Florida, is shown below. Which statement best describes the influence of an ocean current(s) on this climate?

The diagram below shows that ocean water is warmed by the sun and then evaporates to form clouds. What effect does this cycle have on the climate along the coast?

The weather patterns of a place over a period of time determine its ________.

Below are lists about conditions in a city. X - 6 cm of rain this morning - 20°C at noon - low humidity tonight Y - annual snow fall is 1.2 meters - spring is cool and wet - summer is warm and dry What BEST describes X and Y?

Which graphic shows climate data for an area?

Look at the diagram to answer the question that follows. If a northern coastline such as the Norway coast is located near a warm ocean current, the climate will be colder than normal for that latitude, the climate will be warmer than normal for that latitude, spring is longer than normal for that latitude, or spring is shorter than normal for that latitude?

Examine the map of ocean currents. Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?

The picture illustrates the rotation of ocean currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The rotation of currents in the Northern Hemisphere affects the

When water in a pan is heated, the temperature of the water near the bottom of the pan increases. The warmer water becomes less dense, and rises through the cooler, more dense water near the top of the pan. In turn, the cooler water near the top of the pan sinks and moves toward the bottom of the pan and begins to warm. What is the effect of the circular motion of water in the pan?

Which of the following will cause convection currents?

Convection currents are caused by the uneven heating of Earth. This uneven heating normally occurs when different amounts of heat are

This diagram represents sunlight striking the Earth's surface. The greatest amount of rising air will occur in __________, causing convection currents.

Uneven heating of Earth causes convection currents. What part of this process is being demonstrated in this diagram?

Air masses have the same properties as the surface over which they develop. If an air mass develops over Region 1, which properties will it MOST likely have?

What are the characteristics of maritime polar air masses?

The diagram below shows a very cold air mass moving over a large, warm lake. When cold air in the winter passes over large bodies of warm water, moisture is picked up. As the air rises rapidly over land,

Which condition is associated with MOST warm fronts?

A high-pressure system (H) is moving to the southeast as shown on the weather map. Cold air is usually found north and west of a high-pressure system. Warm air is to the south and east of the front. Continental air is drier while oceanic air has more moisture. Based on this information, what is the BEST prediction for weather on the day after the system passes the point marked X?

Look at the weather map. In which location, on the map, are thunderstorms MOST likely to occur within the next 24 hours (tomorrow)?

The diagram below shows a weather map. Which city is MOST likely to experience the cold front first?

Mr. Turner's class is studying the water cycle. Mr. Turner shows the class a diagram of air flow around a mountain. Based on the diagram, at which point are clouds MOST likely to form?

A student uses a terrarium to model the water cycle. Before putting the lid on the jar, the student waters the plants and puts the terrarium in a sunny window. What part of the water cycle occurs inside the terrarium only after the plants have been added?

Mrs. Anderson gave her class a quiz about the Gulf Stream. The first question asked students to draw the path of the current. Four of the maps are below. Which student drew the path correctly?

In the Atlantic ocean, the Gulf Stream would be considered a ________.

Ocean currents are driven by which two forces?

Cleveland, Ohio is farther south than London, England, but London has warmer average temperatures. Which statement BEST explains why London has warmer temperatures than Cleveland?

Which of the following BEST describes how air moves within the atmosphere?

Which of the following are typically associated with high pressure systems?

Which sentence BEST describes how air pressure affects the movement of air?

A mass of air under high pressure travels southward from the polar area toward the equator. How will Earth’s motion MOST likely affect this air mass?

Which invention has done the MOST to help predict weather and warn people of approaching storms?

The morning temperature in a city is 41°F. If a sunny, mild day is forecast, which temperature is most likely for 2:00 p.m.?

A student reads the following description of a region: "It has warm summers, moderate winters, and frequent rainfall." What information does this description BEST provide?

A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?

Hurricanes that hit the east coast of the United States often start as low-pressure systems off the west coast of Africa. Which global winds move these hurricanes toward the United States?