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Which type of energy is transformed into thermal energy or heat when light energy from the sun is absorbed?
Which type of energy is transformed into thermal energy or heat when light energy from the sun is absorbed?
What is the term for the type of heat transfer that causes warm air and water to rise, and cooler air and water to sink?
What is the term for the type of heat transfer that causes warm air and water to rise, and cooler air and water to sink?
What is the circular path that molecules take during convection called?
What is the circular path that molecules take during convection called?
What is the engine or driving force behind winds, currents, and the water cycle?
What is the engine or driving force behind winds, currents, and the water cycle?
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What do the bands of clouds along the equator in the satellite photograph represent?
What do the bands of clouds along the equator in the satellite photograph represent?
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Which factor plays a direct role in making ocean currents move as they do?
Which factor plays a direct role in making ocean currents move as they do?
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Which type of currents are mostly moved by wind?
Which type of currents are mostly moved by wind?
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What do the red arrows on the map represent?
What do the red arrows on the map represent?
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What is the power source for the wind and water creating ocean currents?
What is the power source for the wind and water creating ocean currents?
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What assists the surface currents in the ocean?
What assists the surface currents in the ocean?
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Which of the following is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?
Which of the following is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?
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What causes the formation of wind?
What causes the formation of wind?
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What are global winds?
What are global winds?
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What powers the movement of ocean currents?
What powers the movement of ocean currents?
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Why is there always wind blowing on Earth?
Why is there always wind blowing on Earth?
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