Energy in the atmosphere and ocean

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What are the two factors that influence global wind patterns?

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Coriolis effect and Earth's rotation.

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What is the process called when heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation.

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What happens to air after it rises?

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It cools off and sinks.

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Which two spheres interact to cause the process of upwelling?

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Hydrosphere and atmosphere.

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True or False: When melting a substance, the particles vibrate slower.

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False.

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What is the definition of the Coriolis effect?

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The apparent deflection of moving objects when viewed in a rotating reference frame, affecting wind and ocean currents.

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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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Define upwelling in the context of oceanography.

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The process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, often bringing nutrients.

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What is the role of the hydrosphere in weather patterns?

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The hydrosphere, which includes all water on Earth, influences temperature and precipitation patterns.