FLASHCARDS SC.6.E.7.5

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How does the sun provide energy to Earth?

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The sun's energy heats Earth's surface, driving atmospheric and oceanic movements.

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Why do air, water, and land heat differently?

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Land heats and cools quickly, while water heats and cools slowly, creating temperature variations.

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How does the sun influence atmospheric movement?

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Uneven heating of Earth's surface creates wind and weather patterns.

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How does the sun affect ocean currents?

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Solar energy drives convection in oceans, forming currents like the Gulf Stream.

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What causes wind?

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Differences in air pressure due to uneven heating by the sun create wind.

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What are global wind patterns?

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Large-scale winds like trade winds and westerlies are driven by the sun's energy.

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What is the jet stream?

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A fast-moving air current influenced by temperature differences between air masses.

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How does the sun drive the water cycle?

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Solar energy causes evaporation, leading to condensation and precipitation.

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How does the sun create climate zones?

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The sun's energy is distributed unevenly, forming tropical, temperate, and polar zones.

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How do humans affect solar energy's influence on Earth?

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Activities like deforestation and pollution can alter natural patterns driven by the sun.