Influences of Weather and Climate

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the influence of oceans on Earth's climate?
Back
Oceans regulate Earth's climate and weather by controlling temperatures.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What do ocean currents move in the form of?
Back
Ocean currents move energy in the form of heat.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which location is warmest when the sun is directly overhead?
Back
Location A is the warmest.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Coriolis Effect?
Back
The Coriolis Effect causes winds and currents to curve rather than follow a straight path.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the density of water when ocean temperature decreases?
Back
The density of the water increases.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define climate.
Back
Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is weather?
Back
Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time.
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