Mrs. Garrett's 1st Semester Science Final

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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What are the westerlies?

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The westerlies are global winds that flow from the west to the east across the continental United States.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the phenomenon caused by the rotation of the Earth that affects the direction of moving objects, such as wind.

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Where does the Equator receive direct sunlight?

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The Equator receives direct sunlight throughout the year, resulting in warmer temperatures compared to the polar regions.

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

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The primary function of the ozone layer is to protect us from the sun's harmful rays.

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What is convection?

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

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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.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics.

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What are polar winds?

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Polar winds are cold winds that flow from the polar regions towards the equator.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.