Ocean, Atmosphere & Climate Chapter 1 Test

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True or False: Some of the sun's energy is transferred from the Earth's surface to the air above the surface.

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True

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What are some of the effects of El Nino?

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Droughts, crops don't grow, flooding - all of the above.

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General weather patterns over a long period of time are called?

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Climate

Front

Which of the following affects a location's air temperature?

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

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A location's air temperature is affected by its _________ from the equator and ocean__________.

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Distance & currents.

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What is the definition of climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What is El Nino?

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A climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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They distribute heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns.

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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 is the long-term average of weather.

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What role does latitude play in temperature?

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Latitude affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature.