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Which moves faster, the Global Conveyor Belt, or Surface Currents?

surface currents

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What is a rain shadow?

A dry area on the side of a mountain opposite to the wind.

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How does the high specific heat of water affect climate?

It causes coastal areas to have cooler summers and warmer winters

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monster

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rocket

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fairy

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lifesaver

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The Coriolis Effect causes winds to curve to the ____ in the Southern Hemisphere.

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baam

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shark

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gift

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What is the name of the prevailing winds that blow in the Hadley cell?

the Trade Winds

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

movement of wind and water to the right or left caused by the Earth's rotation

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Which substance has the highest specific heat?

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heart

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gift

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gift

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baam

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What is the dry side of the mountain called?

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How are deep currents generated in polar regions?

Dense water sinks to ocean floor, more water moves in to replace it, and a current forms. This repeats as new water gets cold and sinks.

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What is the main cause of Coriolis Effect?

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How fast does the water in the global conveyor belt move?

a few centimeters per second

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The Coriolis Effect causes winds to curve to the ____ in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Which substance has the lowest specific heat?

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