8.10C Oceans and Weather

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What happens to cold air in the atmosphere?

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Cold air sinks because it is more dense.

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What is the primary source of energy that fuels hurricanes?

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Warm and moist air.

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How does the heat source for Earth's convection currents differ from boiling water in a pot?

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The heat source for Earth is the sun, which heats from above.

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What is the major source of energy that creates hurricanes?

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The sun's radiation.

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Where does most of the water vapor in the atmosphere come from?

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Evaporation of water from oceans.

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Where does most evaporation occur due to solar radiation?

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Near the Equator.

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What is the relationship between air density and temperature?

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Colder air is denser than warmer air.

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What role does the sun play in weather patterns?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns, including convection currents.

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How do hurricanes form?

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Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters where there is sufficient moisture and heat.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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