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What prevents atmospheric molecules from escaping into space?
What prevents atmospheric molecules from escaping into space?
- Earth's gravity (correct)
- Global warming
- Sunlight absorption
- Atmospheric pressure
What is the movement of atmospheric molecules known as?
What is the movement of atmospheric molecules known as?
- Surface precipitation
- Equatorial spin
- Atmospheric circulation (correct)
- Solar insulation
How does the atmosphere help distribute heat across the planet?
How does the atmosphere help distribute heat across the planet?
- By blocking heat from entering Earth
- By absorbing heat into space
- By creating cold air pockets
- By transferring heat from cooler latitudes to warmer ones (correct)
What is the primary impact of atmospheric circulation on weather formation?
What is the primary impact of atmospheric circulation on weather formation?
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What insulating function does the atmosphere perform with regards to solar heat?
What insulating function does the atmosphere perform with regards to solar heat?
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What is responsible for much of the global circulation of the atmosphere?
What is responsible for much of the global circulation of the atmosphere?
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Where are Horse Latitudes located?
Where are Horse Latitudes located?
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What area is likely caused by the horse latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere?
What area is likely caused by the horse latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What is a front meteorologically speaking?
What is a front meteorologically speaking?
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Where can polar fronts typically begin to form?
Where can polar fronts typically begin to form?
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