Convection Currents and Wind

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are convection currents?
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Convection currents are the movement of fluid (like air or water) caused by the uneven heating of that fluid, leading to the rise of warmer, less dense fluid and the sinking of cooler, denser fluid.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do convection currents affect wind?
Back
Convection currents create differences in air pressure, which leads to the movement of air, resulting in wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes air to rise?
Back
Air that is heated becomes less dense and rises.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the direction of air movement during a sea breeze?
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Air moves from the sea toward the land.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where on Earth do we find warmer areas?
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Warmer areas are typically found near the equator due to more direct sunlight.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is continental deflection?
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Continental deflection is the term used to describe how ocean currents are deflected off of continental land masses.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to air at the poles?
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Air at the poles is cooler and denser, leading to sinking air.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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