Convection Ocean Currents

Convection Ocean Currents

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Analyze the image. What could explain why certain parts of the ocean have warmer temperatures?

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Back

the uneven heating of the Earth's surface

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of heat transfer is responsible for the movement of warm water rising (red arrows) and cold water sinking (blue arrows)?

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Back

convection

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Heat transfer can happen 1 of 3 ways. Which type of heat transfer is responsible for the heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun? Options: conduction, convection, radiation

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Back

radiation

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following describes what is happening in a low pressure system? Options: cold air sinking, cold air rising, warm air rising

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Back

warm air rising

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following describes what is happening in a high pressure system? cold air sinking, cold air rising, warm air rising

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Back

cold air sinking

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When heat is transferred during convection, heat will always move from _________ to __________ temperatures.

Back

high to low

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When heat is transferred during convection, heat will always move from _________ to __________ temperatures.

Back

high to low

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