Latitude, Longitude, & Heat Transfer Concepts

Which process involves the transfer of heat through direct contact between particles?

• a. Radiation

• b. Convection

• c. Conduction

• d. Precipitation

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What is the primary factor that creates differences in air pressure and global wind patterns?

• a. Ocean currents

• b. Latitudinal variations in solar heating

• c. Mountain ranges

• d. Atmospheric moisture

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which process best describes how the Sun's energy reaches Earth?

• a. Conduction

• b. Convection

• c. Radiation

• d. Precipitation

What happens to air when it's heated by the Sun? (Hint: If the air is heated, it is considered HOT... What does hot material do?)

• a. It becomes more dense

• b. It remains unchanged

• c. It rises and creates low pressure

• d. It sinks and creates high pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How does convection contribute to weather patterns? (Hint: When we talk about convection in relation to weather, we talk about water and air!)

• a. Through the movement of air masses

• b. Through direct heat transfer in solid objects

• c. Through electromagnetic waves

• d. Through evaporation only

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which process is responsible for heating the Earth's surface through electromagnetic waves?

• a. Convection

• b. Conduction

• c. Radiation

• d. Precipitation

Which heat transfer method requires a medium to work?

• A. Radiation only

• B. Radiation and convection

• C. Convection and conduction

• D. Radiation and reflection

The equator is located at which latitude?

• A. 90° North

• B. 45° North

• C. 0°

• D. 90° South

Lines of longitude:

• A. Run parallel to the equator

• B. Are called parallels

• C. Run from pole to pole

• D. Are all equal in length

The angle of the Sun's rays affects local temperature primarily due to:

• A. Longitude position

• B. Latitude position

• C. Ocean currents

• D. Wind direction

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