EES: Oceans & Atmosphere Test 2025

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Models that show heat rising up and cold moving down are models of: Conduction, Complexion, Radiation, Convection

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Convection

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What is the heat source for convection in the atmosphere?

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Sun

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What is the heat source for convection in the ocean?

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The sun

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Convection in the Ocean is caused by volcanoes.

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False

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The direction of global winds in the atmosphere is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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False

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Thunderstorms are more common in areas where:

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Warm water is near

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Hurricanes form over oceans.

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True

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Hurricanes contain high waves, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms.

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True

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Most of the water on Earth is found in which of the following locations? Options: oceans, the atmosphere, groundwater, lakes and rivers

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oceans

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Each location has an average annual temperature above 18ºC (64ºF). Which location is most likely to have a tropical climate? Options: Location A, Location B, Location C, Location D.

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Location D