Convection Review

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What process creates winds in our atmosphere?

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Winds are created as a result of uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.

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What happens to warm air and cool air?

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Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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What are the major patterns of movement of air and water on Earth caused by?

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They are caused by uneven heating and the rotation of Earth.

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What is the cycle that powers ocean currents, weather, and tectonic plates called?

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Convection current.

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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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How does uneven heating affect air density?

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Uneven heating causes differences in air density, leading to movement of air (wind).

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What role does the Earth's rotation play in wind patterns?

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The Earth's rotation affects wind patterns through the Coriolis effect, causing winds to curve.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects (like air) due to Earth's rotation.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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Ocean currents distribute heat around the planet, influencing climate and weather patterns.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through fluid movement.