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
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the rotation of Earth on its axis
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.
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.
The sun shines directly on the equator region.
What is the process through which clouds are formed?(1 point)
Responses
condensation
condensation
transpiration
transpiration
evaporation
evaporation
precipitation
precipitation
Responses
condensation
condensation
transpiration
transpiration
evaporation
evaporation
precipitation
precipitation
condensation
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.
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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.
It cools down and descends.
What drives the circulation of air in the atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses
evaporation
evaporation
condensation
condensation
convection
convection
conduction
Responses
evaporation
evaporation
condensation
condensation
convection
convection
conduction
convection
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