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_____________ air is more dense and tends to sink

• cold
• warm
• moist
• dry

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Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 

• conduction
• convection
• radiation
• Insolation 

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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

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What causes winds to form on Earth?

• solar energy
• ocean currents
• elevation differences
• uneven heating of the Earth by the sun

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Hurricanes and similar storm systems begin over oceans. The map below shows average surface temperatures of the oceans in the summer. Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?

• area 1
• area 2
• area 3
• area 4

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

• Southern Hemisphere
• Continents
• Equator
• Poles

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The Sun heats the atmosphere of Earth unevenly. Which of the following statements is the most likely result of this uneven heating?

• Convection in the atmosphere causes a change in air density, resulting in winds.

• Conduction through the atmosphere causes evaporation to occur over oceans, resulting in rain.

• Radiation from the Sun reflects through the atmosphere back into space resulting in cooler evenings.

• Radiation from the Sun causes atmospheric moisture to collect over mountain ranges resulting in snowfall.

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How does warm-water currents affect the coastal areas along which they flow?

• cool the coast

• cause snow to fall

• warm the coast

• cause higher tides

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What causes wind?

• Rotation of Earth on its axis

• Movement of air from land to water

• Uneven heating of Earth's surface

• Air passing Earth as it revolves around the Sun

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What is the source of the thermal energy that heats our planet’s atmosphere?

• Earth's core

• Green plants

• The Sun

• Fossil Fuels

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