TnReady Review 22/23

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What is the process of converting chemical energy into light energy in glow sticks?

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The glow sticks produce light through a chemical reaction that converts chemical energy into light energy.

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What should be added to a diagram to accurately illustrate atmospheric convection currents?

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An arrow pointing up from the land to represent warm air rising and an arrow pointing down over the water to represent cool air sinking.

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Why does the windward side of a mountain receive more rain than the leeward side?

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Air cools, condenses, and loses moisture as it rises up the mountain.

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What drives ocean currents?

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The circular movement of matter due to density, temperature, and salinity drives ocean currents.

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What is urbanization?

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Urbanization is the process by which cities grow as more people move from rural areas to urban areas.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is the role of density in ocean currents?

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Density differences in water, caused by temperature and salinity variations, drive the movement of ocean currents.

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What happens to air as it rises up a mountain?

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As air rises, it cools, expands, and can condense to form clouds and precipitation.

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What is the significance of the windward and leeward sides of a mountain?

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The windward side receives more precipitation due to rising air, while the leeward side is drier as air descends and warms.

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What is the definition of salinity?

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Salinity is the concentration of salts in water, which affects water density and ocean currents.