Convection Currents and Wind

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What surfaces on Earth heat more slowly?

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Areas over water heat more slowly.

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What does the term leeward mean in regards to a mountain?

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Situated on or toward the side sheltered from the wind; downwind.

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Air that is heated becomes ___

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less dense and rises.

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What are global winds?

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Winds that occur in belts that go all around the planet.

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What parts of the planet would be cooler?

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Near the poles.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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How do convection currents form?

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They form when warm air rises, cools, and then sinks, creating a cycle.

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What is the role of the sun in convection currents?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to warm and rise.

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What is the difference between wind and air currents?

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Wind refers to the movement of air across the Earth's surface, while air currents are movements of air in the atmosphere.

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What is the effect of the Coriolis force on wind?

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It causes winds to curve due to the rotation of the Earth.