Water and Wind Review

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What is the main source of thermal energy for Earth?

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The sun.

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What causes wind on Earth?

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The uneven heating of Earth by the sun.

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How does energy flow in the global ocean?

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Energy is transported from areas of lower temperature to areas of higher temperature.

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What are surface currents in the ocean?

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Streamline movements of water that happen near the surface of the ocean.

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What process is responsible for the movement of warm and cold water in the ocean?

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Convection.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What are thermohaline currents?

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Thermohaline currents are ocean currents driven by differences in water density, which is affected by temperature and salinity.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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Ocean currents help distribute thermal energy around the planet, influencing climate and weather patterns.

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What is convection?

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

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What role do large bodies of water play in climate?

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Large bodies of water store thermal energy, which helps moderate temperatures and influence weather patterns.