Energy in the Atmosphere and Ocean

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Why do global winds not move in straight paths?

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Earth's rotation

Front

Why does air in the doldrums rise?

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Warmed by the sun at the Equator

Front

What happens after warm air rises?

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It begins to cool off and sink.

Front

Do global wind belts drive ocean currents in a circular pattern?

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TRUE

Front

Jet streams in the atmosphere can have major impacts on weather conditions, such as heavy rainfall or snowfall events.

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TRUE

Front

Unequal heating in the atmosphere causes the heating of water to be unchanged.

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FALSE

Front

Any changes in temperature and _____________ in the atmosphere can cause weather events.

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air pressure

Front

Generally, _________ water is above cold water because cold is denser and so it sinks.

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warm

Front

___________ water is less dense, so it rises to the surface.

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warm

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A type of heat transfer that takes place from the sun to Earth.

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radiation