Earth's Atmosphere, Heating, Winds, and Weather-S6E4 CSA

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What happens to warm air and cold air?

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Warm air rises and cold air sinks.

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What is the transfer of heat energy by the flow of heated gas or liquid called?

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Convection.

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Which of the following is NOT a Global Wind?

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Land Breeze.

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What method of heat transfer occurs when colored liquids in a lamp rise to the top?

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Convection.

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In which atmospheric layer is the Ozone Layer found?

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Stratosphere.

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What is the purpose of the Ozone Layer?

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It absorbs harmful rays from the Sun.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What are Trade Winds?

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Global winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What are Polar Easterlies?

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Cold winds that blow from the polar regions towards the equator.