Why do convection currents occur in the atmosphere?
Unequal Heating

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The Sun warms the atmosphere, causing warm air to become less dense and rise.
Cold air from the poles pushes warm air towards the equator.
Rainfall cools the air, causing it to sink and create currents.
Mountains block wind flow, leading to temperature differences.
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What is convection?
The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases), where warmer, less dense material rises and cooler, denser material sinks.
The process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.
The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.
The movement of air caused by temperature differences in the atmosphere.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary source of energy that heats the Earth's atmosphere and oceans?
The Moon
Volcanic Activity
The Sun
Geothermal Energy
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What happens to warm air when it rises?
It cools and condenses, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.
It remains the same temperature and density.
It becomes denser and sinks back down.
It heats up and expands indefinitely.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is important about the Gulf Stream?
It is a cold ocean current that cools the climate of the eastern United States.
It is a warm ocean current that influences the climate of the eastern United States and Western Europe.
It is a river that flows through the Gulf of Mexico.
It is a tidal wave that affects the fishing industry.
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What is one reason the Earth experiences unequal heating at different latitudes?
The Earth's tilt makes some latitudes get more intense sun.
All latitudes receive the same amount of sunlight throughout the year.
The distance from the equator has no effect on temperature.
Cloud cover is uniform across all latitudes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What matter absorbs TE and holds it for longer?
Metal
Wood
Plastic
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