6.ESS2 Unit 2 Test Practice

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What is the convection cycle in Earth's atmosphere?

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The convection cycle involves warm, less dense air rising and cold, more dense air sinking.

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What is the windward side of a mountain?

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The windward side of a mountain is the side that faces the wind and receives more rainfall, often resulting in greenery.

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What is the leeward side of a mountain?

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The leeward side of a mountain is the side that is sheltered from the wind and receives less rainfall, often resulting in a rain shadow effect.

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What is the rain shadow effect?

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The rain shadow effect occurs when mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems, causing one side to be wet and the other dry.

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What happens to seawater density with an increase in temperature?

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Seawater becomes less dense with an increase in temperature.

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What happens to seawater density with an increase in salinity?

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Seawater becomes more dense with an increase in salinity.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the sea.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools down faster than the sea.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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