Flashcards on World Geography: Oceans and Climate Zones
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What are the five major oceans?
Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean
Which ocean is the smallest?
Arctic Ocean
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.
What are the three main climate zones on Earth?
Tropical, temperate, and polar
What is the significance of the Gulf Stream?
The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that influences the climate of the east coast of North America and plays a major role in regional weather patterns.
Name three factors that influence climate.
Latitude, altitude, and proximity to large bodies of water
What is El Niño?
El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by warm ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, which can cause disruptions in global weather patterns.
What is La Niña?
La Niña is a climate pattern characterized by cooler than average ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, which can also cause disruptions in global weather patterns.
Why is the Pacific Ocean often referred to as the 'Ring of Fire'?
The Pacific Ocean is surrounded by a ring of active volcanoes and experiences a large number of earthquakes due to tectonic plate boundaries.
Which climate zone is characterized by hot and humid weather?
Tropical climate zone
Which climate zone is characterized by mild and moderate weather?
Temperate climate zone
Which climate zone is characterized by cold and dry weather?
Polar climate zone
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to the presence of certain gases, leading to an increase in global temperatures.
Which ocean is located between Africa, Europe, and the Americas?