Winds, Oceans, and Atmosphere

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) where warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight, which can travel through a vacuum.

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Where do warm ocean currents generally originate?

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Warm ocean currents generally come from the Equator.

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What causes air pressure differences between the equator and the poles?

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The amount of direct sunlight each area receives creates air pressure differences between the equator and the poles.

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What happens to the weather if the jet stream dips farther south?

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If the jet stream dips farther south, it would pull cooler air south.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather patterns?

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The jet stream influences weather patterns by affecting the movement of air masses and the development of storms.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds and currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate climate by distributing heat around the planet, influencing weather patterns and temperatures.

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What is the difference between warm and cold ocean currents?

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Warm ocean currents carry warm water from the equator towards the poles, while cold ocean currents carry cooler water from the poles towards the equator.