Air Movement and Density Flashcard

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What happens to icebergs in water when the water temperature is higher than the ice?

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The icebergs will melt.

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What phenomenon occurs when warm air rises and cold air sinks, creating a cycle of air movement?

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Convection currents.

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What effect causes winds to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Coriolis effect.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is conduction in the context of heat transfer?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat energy between two objects in direct contact.

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Which statement is NOT true about conduction?

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Conduction can transfer energy through empty space.

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What is the primary reason for the wind blowing from the ocean to the land on a sunny day?

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The land heats up faster than the ocean, creating a pressure difference.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the relationship between temperature and air density?

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As temperature increases, air density decreases.

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What is the role of the sun in the heating of the Earth's surface?

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The sun provides energy that heats the Earth's surface, affecting air and water temperatures.

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How does the rotation of the Earth affect wind patterns?

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The rotation of the Earth causes the Coriolis effect, which deflects winds.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction transfers heat through direct contact, while convection transfers heat through the movement of fluids.