8.10A The Sun's Energy
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary source of energy that generates wind?
Back
Solar radiation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to shift in a clockwise direction?
Back
The rotation of Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What process creates winds in our atmosphere?
Back
Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What would remove the source of energy that generates convection and wind on Earth?
Back
Blocking all solar radiation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is one effect of the uneven heating of Earth caused by the Sun?
Back
Generation of wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define solar radiation.
Back
Energy emitted by the Sun, primarily in the form of light and heat.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is convection?
Back
The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
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