Uneven Heating of Earth's Surface- Review

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What causes differences in air pressure?

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Uneven heating of the Earth.

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What causes wind?

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Differences in air pressure.

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How does heat move?

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From a warmer to a cooler object.

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What is convection?

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The process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is conduction?

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When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

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What is radiation?

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When heat is transferred through rays of light or electromagnetic waves.

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What is the role of the sun in uneven heating?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly due to the angle of sunlight and surface characteristics.

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How does uneven heating affect weather patterns?

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It creates differences in air pressure, leading to wind and various weather systems.

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What is the definition of density?

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The mass of a substance per unit volume, which affects how fluids move.

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What happens to warm air?

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It expands, becomes less dense, and rises.