Deep Ocean Currents Chapter 1 Quiz and Flashcards

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Why are the temperatures near the equator warmer compared to the temperatures near the poles?

Ice and snow reflect solar radiation at the equator.

The Earth's surface absorbs more long-wave infrared energy near the equator.

The Sun's rays hit the Earth's surface more obliquely at the equator.

The Sun's rays hit the Earth's surface more directly at the equator. (correct)

How does insulation vary with latitude?

It increases as you move towards the poles from the equator.

It decreases as you move away from the equator towards the poles. (correct)

It remains constant regardless of the latitude.

It is not related to latitude.

What effect does ice and snow have on energy absorption in regions near the poles?

They increase energy absorption by trapping heat.

They have no effect on energy absorption.

They reflect solar radiation back into space. (correct)

They absorb more energy compared to other regions.

How does the Earth's surface contribute to heating the atmosphere?

By absorbing short-wave radiation and re-radiating it as long-wave infrared energy. Signup and view all the answers

Why do cooler temperatures prevail at higher latitudes near the poles?

Less solar radiation is absorbed due to a larger area covered by oblique sun rays near the poles. Signup and view all the answers

What role do atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns play in transporting heat on Earth?

They transport heat from the equator towards the poles. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Coriolis effect play in oceanic circulation?

Influences the direction of ocean currents Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor driving the circulation of warm water from the tropics towards the poles in oceans?

Salinity differences Signup and view all the answers

How does warm air behave at the equator in terms of its movement?

It rises and moves towards the poles at high altitudes Signup and view all the answers

What does the tilt of the Earth's axis cause in terms of seasonal variations?

Seasonal variations in insolation and temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily responsible for redistributing heat across the globe through atmospheric circulation?

Differences in air pressure and temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the warmer temperatures near the equator?

Direct impact of the Sun's rays leading to higher energy absorption Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the overall warmth of the planet by heating the atmosphere from below?

The re-radiated lower energy, long-wave infrared energy Signup and view all the answers

Why do cooler temperatures prevail at higher latitudes near the poles?

Less energy absorption due to a more oblique angle at which the Sun's rays strike Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of higher latitudes near the poles contributes to the reduction in energy absorption?

Increased reflective properties of ice and snow Signup and view all the answers

How does the angle of incidence of the Sun's rays affect energy absorption at different latitudes?

It reduces energy absorption at higher latitudes near the poles Signup and view all the answers

What effect does ice and snow have on solar energy reaching certain regions near the poles?

Reflects solar radiation back into space Signup and view all the answers

How does the process of re-radiation impact the temperature distribution on Earth?

It contributes to cooling at higher latitudes near the poles Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant role played by atmospheric circulation patterns influenced by unequal heating on Earth?

Transporting heat from equator towards poles Signup and view all the answers

How does insolation vary across different latitudes around the globe?

It varies significantly with latitude Signup and view all the answers

How does the Coriolis effect influence oceanic circulation patterns?

By inducing currents to curve due to Earth's rotation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of deep ocean currents in transferring heat globally?

Aiding in redistributing heat based on water density differences Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes atmospheric circulation's role in heat redistribution?

Movement of warm air towards low-pressure areas Signup and view all the answers

What happens during each hemisphere's summer regarding sunlight and temperatures?

More direct sunlight and warmer temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of insolation differences at different latitudes on Earth?

The angle at which solar radiation strikes the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What role do oceanic surface currents play in Earth's temperature distribution?

Balancing heat between hemispheres Signup and view all the answers

How do solstices differ from equinoxes in terms of sunlight received at different latitudes?

Solstices have extreme daylight variations between hemispheres. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driving force behind the movement of heat from the tropics towards the poles in oceanic circulation?

Differences in water density caused by salinity Signup and view all the answers

What seasonal phenomenon is responsible for equal day and night lengths globally during equinoxes?

Direct alignment of the Sun over the equator Signup and view all the answers

How do atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns contribute to Earth's climate system?

By redistributing heat across the globe Signup and view all the answers

What drives the movement of warm air from the equator towards the poles in atmospheric circulation?

Unequal heating causing air to rise and move towards the poles Signup and view all the answers

What role does deep oceanic circulation play in transferring heat globally?

Moving cold water from high latitudes back towards the equator Signup and view all the answers

How does the Coriolis effect influence oceanic currents' direction in the southern hemisphere?

Inducing clockwise rotation of currents Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Earth's axial tilt during solstices?

Maximum tilt towards or away from the Sun Signup and view all the answers

Why do polar regions experience cooler temperatures despite being exposed to solar radiation?

'Albedo effect' reflecting sunlight off ice and snow Signup and view all the answers

How does warm surface water from tropical regions affect global temperature distribution?

'Gulf Stream' transferring heat towards higher latitudes Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to sustaining life on Earth through climate regulation mechanisms involving heat redistribution?

Unequal heating driving atmospheric and oceanic circulation. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth have on energy absorption?

Leads to higher energy absorption near the equator and lower absorption near the poles Signup and view all the answers

How does the reflective properties of ice and snow affect energy absorption in polar regions?

Reduces energy absorption by reflecting solar radiation back into space Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the warmer temperatures near the equator?

Direct impact of the Sun's rays resulting in higher energy absorption Signup and view all the answers

How does insolation vary with latitude?

Decreases at higher latitudes and increases near the equator Signup and view all the answers

What role does atmospheric re-radiation play in heating Earth's atmosphere?

It heats the atmosphere by converting high-energy radiation to lower energy infrared radiation Signup and view all the answers

Why do cooler temperatures generally prevail at higher latitudes near the poles?

Oblique angle at which the Sun's rays hit the Earth leading to less energy absorption Signup and view all the answers

What drives atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns that transport heat from the equator towards the poles?

Differential heating due to the angle of Sun's rays Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome of insolation being highest at different latitudes?

Different climate zones across the globe. Signup and view all the answers

How does Earth’s surface contribute to climate variation?

By absorbing and re-radiating solar energy differently based on latitude. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of atmospheric circulation in the Earth's climate system?

Creating a cycle of air movement that helps redistribute heat Signup and view all the answers

How does the Coriolis effect influence oceanic circulation patterns?

Making currents curve to the right in the southern hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of deep ocean currents on global heat transfer?

Aiding in transferring heat globally Signup and view all the answers

During which celestial event does one hemisphere experience maximally tilted exposure to the Sun?

Solstice Signup and view all the answers

Why do tropical regions generally absorb more energy than they lose?

Through receiving more direct sunlight during their respective summers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the cooler temperatures experienced at higher latitudes near the poles?

Lower insolation compared to equatorial regions Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the reflective nature of ice and snow have on energy absorption in polar regions?

It reduces energy absorption by reflecting solar radiation back into space Signup and view all the answers

How does the Earth's surface contribute to heating the atmosphere?

By absorbing high energy radiation and re-radiating it as lower energy infrared energy Signup and view all the answers

What drives the movement of heat from the equator towards the poles through atmospheric circulation?

Atmospheric pressure differences Signup and view all the answers

How does insolation vary with latitude on Earth?

Insolation decreases as latitude increases from equator towards poles Signup and view all the answers

What global phenomenon results in the tropics absorbing more energy than they lose and the polar regions losing more energy than they gain?

Insolation variability Signup and view all the answers

What drives the movement of heat from areas of surplus (tropics) to areas of deficit (poles) through atmospheric circulation mechanisms?

Differences in air pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of solstices in terms of Earth's hemispheres?

Maximal tilt towards the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What plays a crucial role in transferring heat from the tropics towards the poles in the oceans?

Salinity changes Signup and view all the answers

What key factor causes warmer temperatures near the equator compared to regions near the poles?

Insolation intensity Signup and view all the answers

Why do polar regions receive less energy absorption despite being exposed to solar radiation?

The Sun's rays strike the Earth at a more oblique angle, spreading energy over a larger area. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the Earth's surface have on heating the atmosphere?

It absorbs high energy, short-wave radiation and re-radiates it as lower energy, long-wave infrared energy. Signup and view all the answers

How does insolation vary with latitude on Earth?

Near the equator, insolation is higher as the Sun's rays strike the surface more directly. Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to maintaining Earth's climate zones across the globe?

Unequal heating of the Earth's surface due to varying angle of Sun's rays. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor influencing the disparity in surface temperatures between equatorial and polar regions?

The angle at which the Sun's rays hit the Earth's surface leading to unequal heating. Signup and view all the answers

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Why are the temperatures near the equator warmer compared to the temperatures near the poles?

How does insulation vary with latitude?

What effect does ice and snow have on energy absorption in regions near the poles?

How does the Earth's surface contribute to heating the atmosphere?

Why do cooler temperatures prevail at higher latitudes near the poles?

What role do atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns play in transporting heat on Earth?

What role does the Coriolis effect play in oceanic circulation?

What is a key factor driving the circulation of warm water from the tropics towards the poles in oceans?

How does warm air behave at the equator in terms of its movement?

What does the tilt of the Earth's axis cause in terms of seasonal variations?

What is primarily responsible for redistributing heat across the globe through atmospheric circulation?

What is the primary reason for the warmer temperatures near the equator?

What contributes to the overall warmth of the planet by heating the atmosphere from below?

Why do cooler temperatures prevail at higher latitudes near the poles?

What characteristic of higher latitudes near the poles contributes to the reduction in energy absorption?

How does the angle of incidence of the Sun's rays affect energy absorption at different latitudes?

What effect does ice and snow have on solar energy reaching certain regions near the poles?

How does the process of re-radiation impact the temperature distribution on Earth?

What is one significant role played by atmospheric circulation patterns influenced by unequal heating on Earth?

How does insolation vary across different latitudes around the globe?

How does the Coriolis effect influence oceanic circulation patterns?

What is the main role of deep ocean currents in transferring heat globally?

What characterizes atmospheric circulation's role in heat redistribution?

What happens during each hemisphere's summer regarding sunlight and temperatures?

What is the primary driver of insolation differences at different latitudes on Earth?

What role do oceanic surface currents play in Earth's temperature distribution?

How do solstices differ from equinoxes in terms of sunlight received at different latitudes?

What is the primary driving force behind the movement of heat from the tropics towards the poles in oceanic circulation?

What seasonal phenomenon is responsible for equal day and night lengths globally during equinoxes?

How do atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns contribute to Earth's climate system?

What drives the movement of warm air from the equator towards the poles in atmospheric circulation?

What role does deep oceanic circulation play in transferring heat globally?

How does the Coriolis effect influence oceanic currents' direction in the southern hemisphere?

What characterizes Earth's axial tilt during solstices?

Why do polar regions experience cooler temperatures despite being exposed to solar radiation?

How does warm surface water from tropical regions affect global temperature distribution?

What contributes significantly to sustaining life on Earth through climate regulation mechanisms involving heat redistribution?

What effect does the angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth have on energy absorption?

How does the reflective properties of ice and snow affect energy absorption in polar regions?

What is the primary reason for the warmer temperatures near the equator?

How does insolation vary with latitude?

What role does atmospheric re-radiation play in heating Earth's atmosphere?

Why do cooler temperatures generally prevail at higher latitudes near the poles?

What drives atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns that transport heat from the equator towards the poles?

What is one outcome of insolation being highest at different latitudes?

How does Earth’s surface contribute to climate variation?

What is the primary function of atmospheric circulation in the Earth's climate system?

How does the Coriolis effect influence oceanic circulation patterns?

What is the impact of deep ocean currents on global heat transfer?

During which celestial event does one hemisphere experience maximally tilted exposure to the Sun?

Why do tropical regions generally absorb more energy than they lose?

What is the primary reason for the cooler temperatures experienced at higher latitudes near the poles?

What effect does the reflective nature of ice and snow have on energy absorption in polar regions?

How does the Earth's surface contribute to heating the atmosphere?

What drives the movement of heat from the equator towards the poles through atmospheric circulation?

How does insolation vary with latitude on Earth?

What global phenomenon results in the tropics absorbing more energy than they lose and the polar regions losing more energy than they gain?

What drives the movement of heat from areas of surplus (tropics) to areas of deficit (poles) through atmospheric circulation mechanisms?

What is a consequence of solstices in terms of Earth's hemispheres?

What plays a crucial role in transferring heat from the tropics towards the poles in the oceans?

What key factor causes warmer temperatures near the equator compared to regions near the poles?

Why do polar regions receive less energy absorption despite being exposed to solar radiation?

What effect does the Earth's surface have on heating the atmosphere?

How does insolation vary with latitude on Earth?

What contributes significantly to maintaining Earth's climate zones across the globe?

What is a primary factor influencing the disparity in surface temperatures between equatorial and polar regions?

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