Week 16 Flashcardizz

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) where hot air rises and cool air sinks.

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What is the symbol for a stationary front?

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A stationary front is represented by alternating blue triangles and red semicircles on a weather map.

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How does water pollution affect the environment?

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Water pollution affects all living organisms, including humans, animals, and plants.

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What type of heat transfer occurs in a hot air balloon?

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Convection occurs in a hot air balloon as hot air rises and cool air sinks, allowing the balloon to lift.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the bending of winds and ocean currents due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What are westerlies?

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Westerlies are winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing complex weather patterns.