Energy in the Atmosphere

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Heat always transfers from ______________ to _______________.

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warmer to cooler

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Heat from the sun travels by waves (rays) to Earth through empty space with this type of heat transfer: _____________.

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radiation

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Cool air moving across land and warm air rising up from the ocean will result in:

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land breeze

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Energy transferred by a circulation in liquids and gases caused by differences in temperature is called:

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Convection

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Wind is defined as:

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The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What causes sea breezes?

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The difference in temperature between land and water, causing air to move from sea to land.

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What is the role of the sun in the Earth's energy system?

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The sun provides the primary source of energy that drives weather and climate.