Multiple Choice
How do ocean gyres contribute to the redistribution of heat around the Earth?
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20. Heat and Temperature
Heat Transfer
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Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun causes which of the following phenomena?
A
Earthquakes
B
Ocean currents
C
Wind patterns
D
Volcanic eruptions
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Begin by understanding the concept of uneven heating of the Earth's surface. The sun heats different parts of the Earth at different rates due to factors like the angle of sunlight, the Earth's tilt, and the varying surface materials.
Recognize that this uneven heating leads to temperature differences across the Earth's surface. Warm air tends to rise, while cooler air descends, creating areas of high and low pressure.
Understand that these pressure differences cause air to move from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas, resulting in wind patterns. This movement of air is a direct consequence of the uneven heating.
Consider the other options provided: Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are primarily caused by tectonic activity, not by atmospheric conditions. Ocean currents are influenced by wind patterns but are also affected by the Earth's rotation and salinity differences.
Conclude that wind patterns are the phenomenon directly caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, as they are a result of atmospheric pressure differences created by temperature variations.
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