8.10a

Winds in our atmosphere are created as a result of which of the following processes?

• Energy that is absorbed in the atmosphere

• Gravitational attraction from the Moon

• Density of the air particles in the atmosphere

• Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere

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Michael and Isabella are working together on an assignment. They must search some illustrations to find an example of heat transfer by convection. Which illustration best represents convection?

• An illustration of heat being transferred by wind

• An illustration of heat being transferred by objects in contact

• An illustration of heat being transferred between rocks

• An illustration of the Sun’s heat moving through empty space

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The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

• The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

• Solar radiation

• Electromagnetic waves

• Severe thunderstorms

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Convection is the type of heat transfer that occurs in which of the following?

• Empty space

• Solid materials

• Liquids and gases

• Objects in contact

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Winds in the Northern Hemisphere shift in a clockwise direction. What causes this change in direction?

• The magnetic field of Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The rotation of Earth

• The heat generated by the Sun’s energy

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The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

• Solar radiation

• Magnetic attraction

• Moon's gravity

• Coriolis effect

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The process the causes plate tectonics, wind, and ocean currents is known as...

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Nuclear Energy

• Convection

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Warm air _________ and cool air ___________.

• rises/sinks

• sinks/rises

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What is one role of the ocean in convection?

• to provide a home for animals

• to absorb & release heat

• To surf on

• To drink from

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In convection currents, COOL air

• Rises

• Sinks

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