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How do oceans regulate global temperatures?
How do oceans regulate global temperatures?
- By reflecting solar radiation back into space.
- By storing and transporting heat, and releasing it gradually. (correct)
- By rapidly converting water into ice.
- By uniformly absorbing all solar radiation.
What primarily drives surface ocean currents?
What primarily drives surface ocean currents?
- Changes in ocean salinity.
- Melting polar ice caps.
- Wind patterns across the globe. (correct)
- Underwater volcanic activity.
What effect does the Gulf Stream have on the climate of Western Europe?
What effect does the Gulf Stream have on the climate of Western Europe?
- It leads to more frequent El Niño events.
- It causes colder winters due to increased precipitation.
- It has no significant impact on European climate.
- It causes warmer temperatures relative to other areas at similar latitudes. (correct)
What is the primary effect of the California Current on the west coast of North America?
What is the primary effect of the California Current on the west coast of North America?
What is the underlying cause of ocean convection currents?
What is the underlying cause of ocean convection currents?
What climate phenomenon is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific?
What climate phenomenon is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific?
Which of the following best describes 'albedo'?
Which of the following best describes 'albedo'?
How does topography primarily influence local climate?
How does topography primarily influence local climate?
In what way does vegetation affect local air temperature?
In what way does vegetation affect local air temperature?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an urban heat island?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an urban heat island?
What defines a microclimate?
What defines a microclimate?
Which of the following describes a valley breeze?
Which of the following describes a valley breeze?
Which surface material would likely result in the highest local air temperature?
Which surface material would likely result in the highest local air temperature?
How does the heat capacity of water contribute to the Earth's temperature regulation?
How does the heat capacity of water contribute to the Earth's temperature regulation?
How do ocean currents contribute to distributing heat around the globe?
How do ocean currents contribute to distributing heat around the globe?
What long-term impact could deforestation have on local climate?
What long-term impact could deforestation have on local climate?
What is the primary mechanism by which mountain breezes are formed?
What is the primary mechanism by which mountain breezes are formed?
How might the construction of a large reservoir affect the microclimate of the surrounding area?
How might the construction of a large reservoir affect the microclimate of the surrounding area?
What role do surface currents play in El Niño events?
What role do surface currents play in El Niño events?
How could changes in ocean salinity impact global ocean convection?
How could changes in ocean salinity impact global ocean convection?
Flashcards
Ocean Current
Ocean Current
A continuous, directed movement of ocean water generated by forces such as wind, temperature, salinity differences, and Earth's rotation.
Surface Current
Surface Current
Ocean currents driven by the wind on the surface of the ocean.
Gulf Stream
Gulf Stream
A warm and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, flows up the Eastern Coast of the US, and heads towards Northwest Europe.
California Current
California Current
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Density Currents
Density Currents
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Global Ocean Convection Cycle
Global Ocean Convection Cycle
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El Niño
El Niño
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Local Climate
Local Climate
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Albedo
Albedo
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Topography
Topography
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Urban Heat Island
Urban Heat Island
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Microclimate
Microclimate
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Study Notes
- Ocean current is a vocabulary word
- Surface current is a vocabulary word
- Gulf Stream is a vocabulary word
- California Current is a vocabulary word
- Density currents is a vocabulary word
- Global ocean convection cycle is a vocabulary word
- El Niño is a vocabulary word
Ocean's Role in Earth's Temperature
- Understanding how the ocean controls Earth's temperatures is important
- Recognizing how warmer water at the equator is distributed around the Earth is important
- Surface currents are driven by wind and guided by the continents and continental
- Consider the effects of the Gulf Stream on the east coast and Europe
- Consider the effects of the California Current on the west coast
- Understanding what creates the convection currents in the oceans is important
- Knowing how often El Niño weather patterns occur is important
Local Climate (pgs. 235-245)
- Local climate is a vocabulary word
- Albedo is a vocabulary word
- Topography is a vocabulary word
- Urban heat island is a vocabulary word
- Microclimate is a vocabulary word
Local Climate Factors
- How surface materials affect the local climate is important to understand
- Understanding how topography affects the local climate is important
- How vegetation cools the air is important to understand
- Urban heat island needs to be defined
- Microclimate needs to be defined
- Understanding the difference between a valley breeze and a mountain breeze is important
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