Energy Transfer & Climate

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What is convection?

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Transfer of energy through circular motion caused by heating and cooling in fluids (liquids and gases).

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How does latitude influence climate?

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The closer you are to the equator, the higher the temperature.

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What is climate?

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Weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

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Why are temperature variations usually not as great in Hampton as they are in Williamsburg?

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Hampton is in close proximity to a large body of water.

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Why do land breezes occur at night?

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Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.

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What is conduction?

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Transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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Transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents affect temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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The higher the altitude, the colder the temperature.