Science 8th Grade 8.10A

Front

Which one heats and cools fastest? Options: land, sea, both are the same rate, air

Back

land

Front

__________ occurs when heat is transferred into an object through motion or movement; an example would be boiling water.

Back

convection

Front

If you are sitting on the beach during the day enjoying a cool breeze, which way will it be blowing?

Back

from sea to land

Front

The cycle that powers the ocean currents, weather, and tectonic plates is called

Back

convection current

Front

The transmission of energy by two objects touching is called

Back

conduction

Front

The main reason that we have currents in the ocean and air is: the sun heats air and water more at the equator because it receives more direct sunlight

Back

the sun heats air and water more at the equator because it receives more direct sunlight

Front

Warm air _________ and cool air ___________.

Back

rises and sinks

Front

Land heats up and cools down faster than water. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is one role of the ocean in convection? Options: to provide a home for animals, to absorb & release heat, To surf on, To drink from

Back

to absorb & release heat

Front

Energy for convection on the Earth comes from...

Back

The sun