U3M3L2: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Front

The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of particles within matter is called ____________.

Back

Convection

Front

Wind is the movement of air from areas of _____ pressure to areas of _____ pressure.

Back

High; low

Front

Wind is used as a _______________ source of energy.

Back

Renewable

Front

Warm air rises and flows north and south, away from _____________.

Back

The equator

Front

Cold air sinks and flows north and south, away from _____________.

Back

The poles

Front

What is the primary driver of atmospheric circulation?

Back

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

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

Front

What are trade winds?

Back

Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

Front

What is the role of ocean currents in climate?

Back

They help distribute heat around the planet.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.