Unit 5: Energy in the Atmosphere and Oceans

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What is the main factor that causes cold and salty water to sink?

Back

Cold temperature and high salinity increase water density, causing it to sink.

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What are deep ocean currents primarily driven by?

Back

Differences in salinity and water temperature.

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What is radiation in the context of energy transfer?

Back

Energy transferred through empty space, such as sunlight reaching Earth.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of the southeastern United States and Europe?

Back

It keeps these regions warmer than they would be without it.

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What is a land breeze and when does it occur?

Back

A land breeze is a cool breeze that blows from land to sea, occurring at night.

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What is convection?

Back

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

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What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between fresh water and salt water in terms of density?

Back

Salt water is denser than fresh water due to the dissolved salts.

Front

What is a sea breeze and when does it occur?

Back

A sea breeze is a cool breeze that blows from sea to land, occurring during the day.