Winds, Oceans, and Atmosphere

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What is the primary source of energy that creates winds?

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The sun.

Front

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

Back

It would pull cooler air south.

Front

What causes surface currents in the ocean?

Back

Global Wind Patterns.

Front

What causes deep ocean currents?

Back

Density.

Front

What type of heat transfer is represented by convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.

Front

Define 'jet stream'.

Back

A fast flowing, narrow air current found in the atmosphere.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the Earth's weather systems?

Back

The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and creates winds.

Front

Explain the difference between surface currents and deep ocean currents.

Back

Surface currents are driven by wind, while deep ocean currents are driven by differences in water density.

Front

What is convection in the context of heat transfer?

Back

Convection is the process where warmer, less dense fluid rises and cooler, denser fluid sinks.

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect wind patterns?

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Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences the direction of winds.