Q2 Test #2 Comp (W/C, Heat, Spheres)

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What are winds named for?

Back

Winds are named for the direction they are blowing from.

Front

What is the term for the current state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?

Back

Weather.

Front

What is the process called when heat energy moves through liquids or gases?

Back

Convection.

Front

From where do winds blow?

Back

Winds blow from high pressure areas to low pressure areas.

Front

What is the method of heat transfer that occurs when you lay under the sun?

Back

Radiation.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

Front

What is the primary driver of wind patterns on Earth?

Back

The uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

Front

What is the term for the movement of air caused by differences in temperature and pressure?

Back

Wind.

Front

What are the three main types of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction, convection, and radiation.

Front

What is the role of convection currents in the atmosphere?

Back

Convection currents help distribute heat and moisture in the atmosphere.