A warm rock is in contact with the cooler ground. Which of the following will happen?

Energy in the form of heat will flow from the rock to the ground, and the temperature of the rock will decrease

Energy in the form of heat will flow from the rock to the ground, and the temperature of the rock will increase

Energy in the form of heat will flow from the ground to the rock, and the temperature of the rock will increase

Energy in the form of heat will flow from the ground to the rock, and the temperature of the rock will decrease

Several factors can cause weather patterns in the atmosphere. The diagram shows how air movement near the equator can form thunderstorms. Which process is the main source of this movement?

warming in the upper atmosphere

Vivian placed an ice cube in a tray of warm water. The following picture shows her investigation. Which statement describes the energy transfer that happens in Vivian's investigation?

Energy in the form of heat is transferred from the water to the ice cube by conduction

Energy in the form of heat is transferred from the ice cube to the water by radiation.

Energy in the form of heat is transferred from the water to the ice cube by radiation.

Energy in the form of heat is transferred from the ice cube to the water by conduction.

Directions : The picture below shows the Sun and Earth. Use the picture to answer any questions that follow. If the space between the Sun and Earth is a vacuum, how is heat transferred to Earth?

through radiation, because radiation does not require matter for heat to travel from one place to another

through conduction, because heat flows faster through a vacuum than through matter

through radiation, because heat can only travel by passing energy from one atom to another

through convection, because convection allows heat to travel large distances without losing energy

Directions: The pictures below show the temperature variation between the ocean and the ground at a typical coastal location. Use the pictures to answer the questions that follow. If the Sun's energy is NOT radiating over the ocean and land at night, then in which direction will the air flow at night?

It will flow from the land to the ocean as cool, dense air is pulled down by gravity and spreads toward the ocean.

It will flow from the land to the ocean as the warm, light air on the surface of the ocean rises, pulling the cool, dense air outward from the land.

It will flow from the ocean to the land as warm, light air above the land rises, pulling the cool, dense air inland from the ocean.

It will flow from the ocean to the land as cool, dense air above the ocean is pulled down by gravity and spreads inland.

The currents in Earth's oceans are affected by temperature. The following diagram shows an ocean current. Which of the following causes the effect represented by the cold water arrow?

Cold water is more dense than warm water.

Cold water is less dense than warm water

Cold water contains less salt than warm water.

Cold water contains more salt than warm water.

Directions: The pictures below show the temperature variation between the ocean and the ground at a typical coastal location. Use the pictures to answer the questions that follow. If the Sun is radiating energy during the day on the ocean and the ground at the same rate, then in which direction will the air flow?

The air will flow from the ocean to the land, as cool, dense air above the ocean gets pulled down by gravity and spreads inland.

The air will flow from the land to the ocean, as the warm, light air above the ocean rises, creating a vacuum that pulls the cool, dense air from inland.

The air will flow from the land to the ocean, as the cool, dense air above the land gets pulled down by gravity and spreads to the ocean.

The air will flow from the ocean to the land, as the warm, light air above the ocean is pushed inland by the waves.

The picture below shows a hot air balloon in flight. The process inside the hot air balloon is similar to what causes wind currents in the atmosphere. Which type of heat transfer plays the largest role in the changing height of the hot air balloon in the sky?

convection, because as the heat from the flame is increased, less dense air fills and lifts the balloon

conduction, because as the heat from the flame is increased, heat can move into the balloon without traveling through particles

radiation, because as the heat from the flame is decreased, the flow of energy is able to pull the balloon down

condensation, because as the heat from the flame is decreased, water droplets form on the sides of the balloon, making it heavier

How does the Sun's energy affect Earth's continents as compared to how it affects Earth's oceans?

Continents experience wider temperature variations than oceans.

Continents experience temperature variations, and oceans do not.

Continents experience the same temperature variations as oceans.

Continents experience narrower temperature variations than oceans.

Wind generally moves from:

areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

areas of strong pressure to areas of weak pressure

areas of weak pressure to areas of strong pressure

When air that is heated at Earth's equator rises, the heated air spreads north and south toward the poles. What is most likely to happen to most of the hot air that reaches the poles?

Most of the hot air that reaches the poles will sink and flow back to the equator

Most of the hot air that reaches the poles will become rain and later evaporate into the atmosphere

Most of the hot air that reaches the poles will freeze into ice and remain at the poles

Most of the hot air that reaches the poles will rise and return to the poles

What role does heat play in the formation of convection currents?

When water loses heat, it becomes denser and sinks.

When water gains heat, it becomes denser and sinks.

When water loses heat to cooler water, the cooler water becomes denser and sinks.

When water gains heat, it dissolves more solids and gases, becomes denser, and sinks.

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When energy from the Sun heats Earth's land and oceans, what is the most likely result?

The oceans will store heat, and the land will not.

The oceans will store more heat than the land.

The oceans will store less heat than the land.

The oceans will store the same amount of heat as the land.

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What causes wind?

the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun

salt levels in the ocean water

condensation in the atmosphere

differences in elevation

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What would most likely occur if the Sun did not heat Earth?

There would be the same amount of weather.

There would be more severe weather.

There would be no weather.

There would be slightly less weather.

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A sea breeze is created when hot air rises and cooled air sinks. What type of heat transfer is this?

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

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The fact that, in general, liquids and gases expand when heated gives rise to

convection currents in fluids because of changing masses.

convection currents in fluids because of changing densities.

convection currents in fluids because of heat transfer by conduction.

convection currents in fluids because of constant temperatures.

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Different areas of Earth’s oceans receive different amounts of energy in the form of heat, resulting in ocean currents and weather patterns. What is the main source of this energy?

kinetic energy from tides

kinetic energy from ocean currents

energy transfer within Earth’s crust

electromagnetic radiation from the sun

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Conduction happens as energy flows from a warmer object to a cooler object. Which of the following is an example of conduction?

electromagnetic radiation transfers energy from the sun to Earth

warmer air is pushed upward and out of the way by cooler air

cooler air molecules come in contact with warm ground, causing energy to be passed to the air

dense water sinks to the ocean floor and less dense water moves to the ocean surface

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Heat Transfer

When energy from the Sun heats Earth's land and oceans, what is the most likely result?

What causes wind?

What would most likely occur if the Sun did not heat Earth?

A sea breeze is created when hot air rises and cooled air sinks. What type of heat transfer is this?

The fact that, in general, liquids and gases expand when heated gives rise to

Different areas of Earth’s oceans receive different amounts of energy in the form of heat, resulting in ocean currents and weather patterns. What is the main source of this energy?

Conduction happens as energy flows from a warmer object to a cooler object. Which of the following is an example of conduction?

When the Sun heats one region in an ocean, the movement of the water in the ocean circulates the heat. What is the name of this phenomenon?

When a landform, such as a mountain, is heated by the Sun, the heat spreads through the rock. The molecules of the rock heat up and move faster. They collide with neighboring molecules of rock, transferring heat energy to them. What is the name of this phenomenon?

A warm rock is in contact with the cooler ground. Which of the following will happen?

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