Wind and ocean currents
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which location has colder air temperature and why? Point A is closer to the equator than point B.
Back
Point B is colder because it is farther to the equator. There is less thermal energy farther to the equator; therefore, the air temperature will be colder.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which location has warmer air temperature and why? Point A is closer to the equator than point B.
Back
Point A is warmer because it is closer to the equator. There is more thermal energy closer to the equator; therefore, the air temperature will be warmer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Point A and B are the same distance from the equator and they are both near the ocean. Use the map to determine which location has a warmer temperature.
Back
Point A is warmer because the ocean current is coming from the equator. The ocean currents that come from the equator are warm because there is more thermal energy.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Point A and B are the same distance from the equator and they are both near the ocean. Use the map to determine which location has a colder temperature.
Back
Point B is colder because the ocean current is coming from the north pole. The ocean currents that come from the north pole are colder because there is less thermal energy.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Analyze the map. Why is it warmer in Charleston than it is in San Diego even though they are the same distance from the Equator?
Back
Charleston has an ocean current that is coming from equator which has more thermal energy.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The equator has .......
Back
most thermal energy.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The North Pole has .......
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less thermal energy.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
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