Atmospheric & Oceanic Circulation

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Where do the densest ocean currents usually form?

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In polar regions.

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What causes wind?

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Air flowing from a high pressure area to a low pressure area.

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Convection currents, resulting from uneven heating of the Earth's surface, cause _______ to form.

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Wind.

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What do the arrows on the image of Earth indicate?

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Coriolis effect.

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The amount of energy an area receives depends largely on

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The Sun's angle.

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What is atmospheric circulation?

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The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth.

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What is oceanic circulation?

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The movement of ocean water driven by factors such as wind, water density differences, and the Earth's rotation.

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Define the Coriolis effect.

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The apparent deflection of moving objects (like air and water) due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What is the role of the Sun in atmospheric and oceanic circulation?

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The Sun provides energy that drives convection currents and influences temperature gradients.

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What are convection currents?

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Circulating flows of air or water caused by uneven heating, leading to rising warm air and sinking cool air.