Honors Thermodynamics & Sea Level Rise 1

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What would happen to global weather patterns if the Gulf Stream weakened significantly?

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Global weather patterns would become more erratic, with cooler temperatures and increased storm intensity.

Front

Adding energy to a substance makes its particles move ______________.

Back

faster

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What happens to particles in water as it warms?

Back

They move farther apart.

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Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the concept of latent heat?

Back

Melting of ice into water.

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Why does convection play a key role in creating winds near the ocean?

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Warm air near the ocean rises and cooler air moves to replace it.

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Define thermodynamics.

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The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.

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What is latent heat?

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The amount of heat absorbed or released by a substance during a phase change without changing its temperature.

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Explain the concept of convection.

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

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What is the significance of the Gulf Stream in climate regulation?

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It helps to moderate temperatures in the North Atlantic region, influencing weather patterns.

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Describe the process of evaporation.

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The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid gain enough energy to enter the gas phase.