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SCI 8 Unit 3 - Pt. 1

Ocean, Atmosphere, & Climate

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A climate pattern where water near the equator gets hotter than usual and affects the weather around the world. El Niño
A measure of how hot or cold something is. Temperature (1.2)
General weather patterns over a long period of time. Climate (1.2)
The ability to make things move or change. Energy (1.2)
To move from one object to another or one place to another. Transfer (1.3)
The distance of a place north or south of Earth's equator. Latitude (1.4)
The distance of a place east or west of Earth's prime meridian. Longitude
Ocean water flowing in a continuous path. Ocean Current (2.1)
A result or change that happens because of an event or process. Effect (2.4)
An event or process that leads to a result or change. Cause (2.4)
How does energy transfer? From hot to cold
Where does the Earth receive the most energy from the Sun? The Equator / 0 Degrees Latitude
What kind of current comes from the Equator? Warm Ocean Current
What kind of current comes from the poles? Cold Ocean Current
How does the air get its energy? Energy from the Sun hits the surface, some of that energy transfers into the air.
What type of current passes a location when energy transfers from the air to the ocean? Cold Water Current
What type of current passes a location when energy transfers from the ocean to the air? Warm Water Current
What type of current passes a location when the air is warmer than the ocean? Cold Water Current
What type of current passes a location when the air is colder than the ocean? Warm Water Current
How does energy transfer when a cold water current passes a location? Energy transfers from air to ocean
How does energy transfer when a warm water current passes a location? Energy transfers from ocean to air
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