Energy from the sun is transferred to Earth's surface and then to the air above.

Energy Transfer and Ocean Currents

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Rebecca Befumo
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Energy from the sun warms Earth's surface, and some of this energy is transferred to the air above the surface.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Proximity to the equator affects energy received from the sun.
Back
The closer a location is to the equator, the more energy it receives from the sun, affecting its air temperature.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Causes and effects can be linked in a chain.
Back
An effect may have more than one cause, which can be linked into a chain of causes and effects.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Ocean currents from the equator bring warmer water.
Back
When an ocean current comes from the equator, it brings warmer-than-expected water to the places it passes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Ocean currents from the poles bring colder water.
Back
When an ocean current comes from a pole, it brings colder-than-expected water to the places it passes.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Energy transfer between warmer and cooler substances.
Back
Energy transfers from warmer substances to colder substances, with warmer currents transferring energy to cooler air and vice versa.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Prevailing winds and continents affect ocean currents.
Back
Prevailing winds and the position of continents determine the direction of ocean currents.
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Changes in winds and ocean currents affect energy distribution.
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Changes to prevailing winds affect ocean currents, which in turn affect how much energy is brought to or taken away from a location.
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