Convection Currents Pop Flashcard

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What do convection currents do with heat?

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Convection currents move heat by causing warm air to rise and cool air to sink.

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What is the process called when heat moves through fluids (liquids and gases)?

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Convection.

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In convection currents, what happens to cool air?

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Cool air sinks.

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In convection currents, what happens to warm air?

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Warm air rises.

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What is the general flow of heat in the ocean and atmosphere?

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Cool flows down and warm flows up.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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Heating a pot of water on the stove.

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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.

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What role does convection play in weather patterns?

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Convection helps distribute heat in the atmosphere, influencing wind and weather.

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What happens to the density of air when it is heated?

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Heated air becomes less dense and rises.

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What happens to the density of air when it cools?

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Cooled air becomes denser and sinks.