Review 6.ESS2.2

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What is the average condition of the atmosphere in a region throughout the year called?

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Climate

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What are the two types of air involved in atmospheric convection currents?

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Cold Air and Heated Air

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What happens to cold air in the convection cycle?

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Cold air is more dense and sinks.

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What happens to heated air in the convection cycle?

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Heated air is less dense and rises.

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How does the sun's heating affect surface temperatures on Earth?

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Direct heating from the sun is greater at the equator compared to the poles.

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What is the definition of the convection cycle in Earth's atmosphere?

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Warm, less dense air rising and cold, more dense air sinking.

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What causes atmospheric convection currents on Earth?

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The heating of Earth unevenly due to radiation from the sun.

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What is the role of the sun in atmospheric convection?

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The sun provides the energy that causes uneven heating of the Earth.

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How does uneven heating of the Earth affect weather patterns?

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It creates convection currents that influence wind and weather.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air density in the context of convection?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, while cold air is more dense and sinks.