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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English
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6th Grade
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Rebecca Befumo
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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.
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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.
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An effect may have more than one cause, which can be linked into a chain of causes and effects.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Ocean currents from the equator bring warmer water.
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When an ocean current comes from the equator, it brings warmer-than-expected water to the places it passes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Ocean currents from the poles bring colder water.
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When an ocean current comes from a pole, it brings colder-than-expected water to the places it passes.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Energy transfer between warmer and cooler substances.
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Energy transfers from warmer substances to colder substances, with warmer currents transferring energy to cooler air and vice versa.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Prevailing winds and continents affect ocean currents.
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Prevailing winds and the position of continents determine the direction of ocean currents.
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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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