How Air Gets Heated - Gen. Ed.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, where the most direct sunlight hits.

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What happens to an ice cube when thermal energy is applied?

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When thermal energy is applied to an ice cube, it melts.

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True or False: Air is made up of atoms and molecules.

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True

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a storm that occurs with thunder and lightning.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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How does sunlight affect air temperature?

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Sunlight heats the air by transferring thermal energy, causing the air molecules to move faster and increase in temperature.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.