Mod 3: Weather, Climate, & Currents

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What is the main cause of winds?

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Winds move because of differential heating.

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How do winds influence temperature?

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Winds carry energy in the form of heat around Earth.

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What is the effect of being closer to the ocean on temperature variation?

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Being closer to the ocean causes temperatures to vary less widely.

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What type of heat transfer occurs from the sun to Earth?

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Radiation.

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What processes occur when the sun heats the ground?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What are jet streams?

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Jet streams are fast winds that can travel up to 400 kilometers per hour.

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How do jet streams affect weather?

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Jet streams can cause temperatures to change and affect precipitation.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact.

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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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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.