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What is the definition of sea surface temperature (SST)?
What is the definition of sea surface temperature (SST)?
- The ocean temperature at a depth of 100 meters
- The ocean temperature 100 feet below the surface
- The ocean temperature 50 meters below the surface
- The ocean temperature close to the surface (correct)
How do sea surface temperatures affect the Earth's atmosphere?
How do sea surface temperatures affect the Earth's atmosphere?
- They only affect air masses far from the shore
- They cause heavy snow in warm areas
- They have no impact on the Earth's atmosphere
- They greatly modify air masses within a short distance of the shore (correct)
What effect do warm sea surface temperatures have on cyclones?
What effect do warm sea surface temperatures have on cyclones?
- They only affect cyclones near the shore
- They can develop and strengthen cyclones over the ocean (correct)
- They weaken cyclones over the ocean
- They have no impact on cyclone formation
What is the cause of a cool wake in the ocean?
What is the cause of a cool wake in the ocean?
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How does sea surface temperature change during the day?
How does sea surface temperature change during the day?
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