Ocean, Atmosphere, & Climate

What happens to energy received from the sun as you move closer to the poles?

• The closer a location is to the poles, the less energy it receives from the sun.

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

• Energy received from the sun remains constant regardless of distance from the poles.

• Energy received from the sun increases exponentially as you move towards the poles.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.

• Weather and climate are essentially the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Weather is determined by human activity, while climate is a natural phenomenon.

What role does the sun play in Earth's climate?

• The sun provides the energy that drives weather and climate systems on Earth.

• The sun has no impact on Earth's climate.

• The sun only affects the temperature of the oceans.

• The sun is responsible for the Earth's magnetic field.

How does the sun's energy transfer to Earth?

• The sun's energy transfers to the surface and then some transfers back up to the air.

• The sun's energy is absorbed entirely by the oceans.

• The sun's energy is reflected back into space.

• The sun's energy is converted into chemical energy by plants only.

Which city will have colder average temperatures if they are near the same current and have similar elevations: Harbin or Chengu?

• Harbin will have colder average temperatures.

• Chengu will have colder average temperatures.

• Both cities will have the same average temperatures.

• Neither city will have colder average temperatures.

Where does Fairview's ocean current come from if it is warmer than Washington?

• The North Pole

• The Equator

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea

What is the definition of latitude?

• Latitude is the distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.

• Latitude is the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

• Latitude is the angle between the horizon and the zenith point.

• Latitude is the distance from the North Pole to the South Pole, measured in kilometers.

How do ocean currents affect climate?

• They have no effect on climate.

• They can warm or cool the air above them, influencing the climate of nearby land areas.

• They only affect marine life.

• They are only important in tropical regions.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• A process that cools the Earth's atmosphere

• The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm.

• A method of generating renewable energy

• A phenomenon that occurs only in urban areas

What is elevation?

• The distance from the ground to the sky.

• The height above sea level.

• The depth below sea level.

• The angle of a slope.