Circulation of Earth’s Water & Atmosphere Flashcard

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What type of energy is responsible for the Earth's temperature?

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Thermal Energy is the type of energy responsible for the Earth's temperature.

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What causes wind to blow?

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Wind blows due to differences in air pressure.

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What is the large-scale movement of air in the Earth's atmosphere called?

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This is called Atmospheric Circulation.

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How can dust from the Sahara end up in the Amazon?

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Dust from the Sahara can end up in the Amazon through convection cells, the Coriolis effect, and the movement of global winds.

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What is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?

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The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth is called the Atmosphere.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.