Uneven Heating of Earth's Surface- Review

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What is the process by which the land absorbs heat from the Sun?

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Radiation.

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How does the air transfer heat to the ground?

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Through conduction.

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What is wind?

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The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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Which heats up faster, sand or water?

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Sand.

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How is heat transferred between the cryosphere and hydrosphere?

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By the method of convection.

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What kind of heat transfer occurs when the sun heats your body?

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Radiation.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is the cryosphere?

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The frozen water part of the Earth system, including ice caps and glaciers.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.