8.10A Convection Currents

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What energy transfer occurs in convection currents?

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Heat

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What is the flow of heat in the oceans and atmosphere?

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Cool flows down – warm flows up

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What happens to air rising above the Earth’s surface?

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It creates a low pressure area.

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In which states of matter do convection currents occur?

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Fluids

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What creates wind?

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Cool air moves in to replace warm air.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.

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What role does density play in convection currents?

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Less dense (warm) fluid rises, while more dense (cool) fluid sinks.

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How do convection currents affect weather patterns?

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They help distribute heat and moisture in the atmosphere.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water, where hot water rises and cool water sinks.

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What is the relationship between temperature and convection currents?

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Temperature differences drive convection currents.

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