Convection Currents

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What is a convection current?

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Heat energy between TWO parts of a fluid that have different temperatures.

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Where do convection currents occur?

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One place is in Earth's mantle.

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What is one effect of convection currents?

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They can cause thunderstorms.

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Are sea breeze and land breeze local or global winds?

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Local.

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When do valley breezes occur?

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During the day.

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What causes convection currents in fluids?

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Differences in temperature and density.

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What is the role of convection currents in the atmosphere?

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They help distribute heat and moisture.

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How do convection currents affect weather patterns?

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They can lead to the formation of clouds and precipitation.

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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 through fluid movement.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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