Ocean currents and climate

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The average yearly weather pattern over many years.

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climate

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Which of the following is not a factor that affects climate? latitude, oceans, mountains

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longitude

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What is weather?

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what's happening in our atmosphere at a certain time and place

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While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?

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warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland

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Warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is one reason for which event?

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convection currents

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What is the distance north or south of the equator?

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latitude

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Why does the amount of salinity affect ocean currents?

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Salinity affects the density of water.

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Why do coastal regions have warmer winters and cooler summers than regions inland?

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Oceans warm up and cool down slowly

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A convection current is caused by

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Differences in density

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What latitude will have the highest angle of insolation?

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