

Global Winds, Global Currents, & Tides
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7th Grade
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Joseph Palmer
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Sunlight travels towards the Earth in parallel rays, but the Earth’s curved surface causes
Back
different parts to receive sunlight at different angles.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Effect of sunlight at the equator.
Back
At the equator, sunlight hits more directly, concentrating energy and leading to warmer temperatures.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Uneven heating of the Earth's surface causes what to happen with wind?
Back
The uneven heating of the Earth's surface creates wind, which redistributes heat and moisture around the Earth.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Describes the convection process.
Back
Convection is the process where heat is transferred through a fluid by the movement of the fluid, with warmer fluid rising and cooler fluid sinking.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of convection in the atmosphere?
Back
Convection helps distribute heat throughout the fluid and is important for heating the Earth's atmosphere.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes variability in air pressure.
Back
There is variability in air pressure, sometimes higher and sometimes lower, is due to differences in heating.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Polar cells characteristics.
Back
Polar cells are found near the poles where cold air sinks and then moves towards 60° latitude.
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