8.10ABC Weather

What provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In convection, hot/warmed air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In convection, hot/warmed water

In convection, cold/cooler air

In convection, cold/cooler water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Density: Hot/warm air/water (very dense or less dense)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Density: Cold/cooler air/water (very dense or less dense)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which absorbs heat faster?

• Land

• Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which absorbs heat slower?

• Land

• Water

The west coast of the US 'gets' what temperature of currents?

• warmer

• cooler

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6