Formative Wind Movement

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What is the main source of energy that causes warm air currents to rise?

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The Sun's energy.

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Where does most of the Sun’s energy reach, causing warm air currents to rise?

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Equator.

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What are winds that occur above Earth’s surface called?

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Surface Winds.

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What causes wind to form?

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Uneven heating of Earth.

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At which location is the Sun’s energy less, causing air currents to sink?

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Poles.

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What is the term for the effect that causes winds to curve due to Earth's rotation?

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The Coriolis Effect.

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What are convection currents?

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Movement of fluid (air or water) caused by uneven heating.

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What is the relationship between air and water in terms of convection currents?

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Both air and water have convection currents.

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What is true about air and water?

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Air and water are both fluids and influenced by energy from the sun.

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What is the definition of 'fluid'?

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A substance that can flow, such as liquids and gases.