Convection Currents

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What happens to cool air in convection?

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Cool air sinks.

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What happens to warm air in convection?

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Warm air rises.

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What is one role of the ocean in convection?

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To absorb & release heat.

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Which heats and cools fastest: land, sea, or air?

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Land heats and cools fastest.

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What is the process called when heat moves from hot coffee?

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Convection.

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Define convection.

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water, where hot water rises and cool water sinks.

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How does convection affect weather patterns?

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Convection currents in the atmosphere help distribute heat, influencing wind and weather.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through fluid movement.

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What role does the sun play in convection?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to warm and rise, creating convection currents.