#10 Climate Factors

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What is the main factor that causes Mount Everest to have a cold climate all year?

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Elevation

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What is the term for the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time?

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Climate

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What happens to colder water in the ocean?

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Colder water sinks.

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What does the Coriolis Effect influence?

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The Coriolis Effect causes wind and ocean currents to curve sideways.

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What happens to warmer water in the ocean?

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Warmer water rises.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures and different weather patterns.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, affecting climate in different regions.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped heat from the sun by greenhouse gases.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane.

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