Question

What directly causes the pressure difference between the equator and the poles?(1 point)
Responses

the length of each season
the length of each season

the rotation of Earth on its axis
the rotation of Earth on its axis

the amount of heat in each area
the amount of heat in each area

the direction where wind blows
Answer
Why is the equator region the hottest part of Earth’s surface?(1 point)
Responses

The equator region has the widest diameter.
The equator region has the widest diameter.

The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle.
The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle.

The equator region is closest to the sun.
The equator region is closest to the sun.

The sun shines directly on the equator region.
Answer
What is the process through which clouds are formed?(1 point)
Responses

condensation
condensation

transpiration
transpiration

evaporation
evaporation

precipitation
precipitation
Answer
What happens to air that causes high-pressure systems?(1 point)
Responses

It cools down and descends.
It cools down and descends.

It warms up and rises.
It warms up and rises.

It moves in random directions.
It moves in random directions.

It heats up and expands.
Answer
What drives the circulation of air in the atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses

evaporation
evaporation

condensation
condensation

convection
convection

conduction
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the rotation of Earth on its axis
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The sun shines directly on the equator region.
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condensation
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It cools down and descends.
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convection