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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are ocean currents? | A directional movement of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface, and deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity differences. |
| How much of Earth is covered in water? | 70% |
| What is regional geography? | The study of specific regions of Earth. |
| What is climate? | Prevailing weather patterns for a particular region. |
| What is atmosphere? | The layer of gas surrounding Earth that is held in place by gravity and composed of a limited number of elements - primarily nitrogen and oxygen. |
| What is weather? | The day-to-day state of the atmosphere |