Ocean, Atmosphere, & Climate

Front

A location’s air temperature is determined by the amount of _____________ in the air.

Back

energy

Front

The lower the temperature, the more energy an object has.

Back

False

Front

Energy from the _____________ is transferred to Earth’s surface.

Back

sun

Front

The closer a location is to the equator, the more energy it receives from the sun.

Back

True

Front

El Nino changes are caused by variations in solar energy.

Back

False

Front

Do ocean currents move objects, organisms, and energy around Earth?

Back

True

Front

When a current comes from the _______________, it brings warm water.

Back

equator

Front

Energy transfers from cold objects to warm objects.

Back

False

Front

___________ currents transfer energy from ocean to air.

Back

warm

Front

___________ currents transfer energy from air to ocean.

Back

cold