C24 TEST Ch 8 and 9

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What is a thermocline?

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A physical barrier that prevents surface water from mixing with deeper water, characterized by a sudden change in temperature.

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Why is England warmer than Canada despite being on the same latitude?

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The Gulf Stream brings warm water and air to Northern Europe, making England warmer.

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What is El Niño?

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A climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather.

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True or False: Hurricanes originate off the coast of Africa and move west due to trade winds.

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True.

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How does latitude affect climate?

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It gets warmer as you go toward the Equator.

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What is a halocline?

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A layer in a body of water where there is a rapid change in salinity.

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What is the significance of the Gulf Stream?

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It is a warm ocean current that influences the climate of the eastern United States and Western Europe.

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What is La Niña?

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A climate pattern characterized by cooler than average ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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What role do trade winds play in hurricane formation?

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Trade winds help steer hurricanes westward from their origin in the Atlantic Ocean.

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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 weather patterns.