What causes onshore and offshore breezes in coastal areas?
Final Review Flashcardizz #1 - Units 1 - 3

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Onshore breezes occur when the land heats up faster than the ocean, causing warm air to rise over the land and cooler air from the ocean to move in. Offshore breezes happen when the land cools faster than the ocean, causing warm air to rise over the ocean and cooler air from the land to move out.
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How does the ocean's ability to store heat affect the climate?
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The ocean absorbs and stores a significant amount of heat from the sun, which helps regulate the Earth's climate by moderating temperature fluctuations.
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What role do marine organisms play in the carbon cycle?
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Marine organisms contribute to the carbon cycle through respiration, which adds carbon to the atmosphere, and photosynthesis, particularly by phytoplankton, which removes carbon from the atmosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does heat transfer from the sun to the Earth?
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Heat from the sun reaches the Earth by radiation, using electromagnetic waves to transfer the heat.
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What distinguishes jovian planets from terrestrial planets?
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Jovian planets (gas giants) have thicker atmospheres composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, while terrestrial planets have solid surfaces and are smaller in size.
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Define radiation in the context of heat transfer.
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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, allowing energy to travel through the vacuum of space.
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What is the significance of photosynthesis in marine ecosystems?
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Photosynthesis by phytoplankton is crucial in marine ecosystems as it removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produces oxygen, supporting marine life.
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