What directly causes the pressure difference between the equator and the poles? (1 point)
• the amount of heat in each area
• the rotation of Earth on its axis
• the length of each season
• the direction where wind blows
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the amount of heat in each area
Why is the equator region the hottest part of Earth's surface? (1 point)
• The sun shines directly on the equator region.
• The equator region has the widest diameter.
• The equator region is closest to the sun.
• The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle.
• The sun shines directly on the equator region.
• The equator region has the widest diameter.
• The equator region is closest to the sun.
• The rays of the sun hit the equator region at an angle.
The sun shines directly on the equator region.
What is the process through which clouds are formed? (1 point)
• evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
condensation
• evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
condensation
condensation
What happens to air that causes high-pressure systems? (1 point)
• It moves in random directions.
• It cools down and descends.
• It heats up and expands.
It warms up and rises.
• It moves in random directions.
• It cools down and descends.
• It heats up and expands.
It warms up and rises.
It cools down and descends.
What drives the circulation of air in the atmosphere? (1 point)
• conduction
• condensation
• convection
• evaporation
• conduction
• condensation
• convection
• evaporation
convection
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