Which of the following statements is true?

As latitude North and South of the equator decreases, average temperature decreases.

The temperature of the sun's surface does not affect the earth.

Cool air rises and warm air sinks.

Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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What does warm air from the equator do?

rise and move toward the poles

sink and move toward the poles

remain in the same location and does not move


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What type of season does Myrtle Beach, SC most likely have?

very cold winters

very hot summers

mild winters

no winters

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Deep ocean currents are caused by _____.

the earth's curved surface

temperature differences

wind

the water cycle

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Hurricanes _____.

usually form over land

generally intensify over land

gain strength from ocean heat

usually form near the poles

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How does the sun affect the water cycle?

Sunspots cause surface water to condense.

Cooling water vapor causes it to evaporate and form clouds.

Heating surface water causes it to evaporate and enter the air as a gas.

The sun does not affect the water cycle.

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Which of the following statements is true?

Water heats up and cools down more quickly than land.

In the Southern Hemisphere, most currents flow in clockwise loops.

Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the earth.

The more sunspots on the sun's surface, the cooler the earth's climate.


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