Ocean, Atmosphere, & Climate

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What affects a location's air temperature?

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Latitude, Elevation, Ocean Currents, and All of the Above.

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What is the term for the conditions of the atmosphere in a particular time and place?

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Weather.

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Which city will have colder average temperatures if they are near the ocean and have similar elevations and latitudes?

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Khatyrka.

Front

If Fairview is warmer than Washington, where does Fairview's current come from?

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The Equator.

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What are the two main components that influence climate?

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Temperature and Precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

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Climate.

Front

What is the role of ocean currents in climate?

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Ocean currents distribute heat around the planet, affecting regional climates.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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How does elevation affect temperature?

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As elevation increases, temperature generally decreases.