Convection in the Atmosphere, Winds and the Coriolis Effect

Where is the original source of the energy that occurs in convection currents?

• Point F

• Point G

• Point H

• Point A

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The sun's energy is transferred to Earth through ______________________.

• convection

• radiation

• conduction

• none of the above

At point C. on the diagram, how much of the sun's original energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

Find point D. on the diagram. Heat is transferred to the air when the air touches the ground through ________________.

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Temperature

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What is occurring at point E on the diagram?

• The Earth is absorbing the sun's radiation.

• The air has risen because it picked up heat, becoming more dense.

• The air has risen because it picked up heat, becoming less dense.

• The air is sinking because it has cooled becoming less dense.

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At which point on the diagram does the air cool, sink and become more dense?

• Point E

• Point F

• Point H

• None of the above.

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What is created at Point G on the diagram?

• wind

• water

• fire

• hail

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Wind always flows from higher pressure to lower pressure.

• True

• False

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Which title would best fit the diagram at Point H?

• The Sun

• Water Cycle

• Convection Currents in the Atmosphere

• None of the above.

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Gentle wind that flows from the cool air over the water(high pressure) toward the warm air over the land (low pressure).​

During the day solar radiation heats the land more quickly than water.​

What kind of breeze is this?

• Sea breeze

• land breeze

• mountain breeze

• valley breeze

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