Uneven Heating of Earth

Uneven Heating of Earth

Quiz

Multiple Choice

In a convection cell, what is created when air moves from high to low pressure?

• wind

• sunny skies

• warmer temperatures

Multiple Choice

When heat is transferred during convection, heat will always move from _________ to __________ temperatures.

• low to high

• high to low

• they don't move

Multiple Choice

Which current affects the east coast?

• California Current

• Gulf Stream Current

• Caribbean Sea Current

Multiple Choice

Which current affects the west coast?

• California Current

• Gulf Stream Current

• Caribbean Sea Current

Multiple Choice

Analyze the image. What could explain why certain parts of the ocean have warmer temperatures?

• the uneven heating of the Earth's surface

• the rising of cold air and the sinking of warm air

• hurricanes

Multiple Choice

The heat source for covection in the atmosphere is the:

• Core

• Water

• Land

• Sun

Multiple Choice

Models that show heat rising up and cold moving down are models of:

• Conduction

• Complexion

• Radiation

• Convection

Multiple Choice

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

Multiple Choice

The Sun warms the atmosphere and drives convection currents because

• warm air is less dense and rises

• warm air is less dense and sinks

• warm air is more dense and rises

• warm air is more dense and sinks

Multiple Choice

What heats the Earth's oceans?

• People

• Boats

• a heater

• sun

Multiple Choice

Ocean currents bring warm water from the equator towards Earth's

• Southern Hemisphere

• Continents

• Equator

• Poles

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Ocean currents move energy in the form of

• Salt

• Water

• Heat

• Oxygen

Multiple Choice

Currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean are called

• Deep Currents

• Convection Currents

• Surface Currents

• Wave Currents