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What process transforms light energy from the sun into thermal energy or heat on Earth?
What process transforms light energy from the sun into thermal energy or heat on Earth?
- Nuclear fusion
- Absorption (correct)
- Photosynthesis
- Convection
What term is used to describe the circular path that molecules take during heat transfer?
What term is used to describe the circular path that molecules take during heat transfer?
- Convection current (correct)
- Radiation
- Nuclear fission
- Thermal equilibrium
What do warm air and water do when they gain energy and move more quickly due to heating?
What do warm air and water do when they gain energy and move more quickly due to heating?
- They evaporate
- They rise (correct)
- They sink
- They freeze
What is the driving force behind winds, ocean currents, and the water cycle on Earth?
What is the driving force behind winds, ocean currents, and the water cycle on Earth?
Which meteorological phenomena are visible in satellite photographs due to the energy from the sun?
Which meteorological phenomena are visible in satellite photographs due to the energy from the sun?
What is the primary driver of the water cycle?
What is the primary driver of the water cycle?
How does the Sun cause wind?
How does the Sun cause wind?
What is the role of the equator in the global wind system?
What is the role of the equator in the global wind system?
What is the primary mechanism by which water vapor enters the atmosphere?
What is the primary mechanism by which water vapor enters the atmosphere?
How does the water cycle maintain a constant supply of fresh water?
How does the water cycle maintain a constant supply of fresh water?
What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle and ocean currents?
What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle and ocean currents?
How do ocean currents generally flow?
How do ocean currents generally flow?
What causes the surface currents in the oceans?
What causes the surface currents in the oceans?
What is the primary cause of the convection currents in the oceans?
What is the primary cause of the convection currents in the oceans?
According to the map, what do the red arrows represent?
According to the map, what do the red arrows represent?
What is the term used to describe the circular path that molecules take during heat transfer?
What is the term used to describe the circular path that molecules take during heat transfer?
What is the primary role of the equator in the atmospheric system?
What is the primary role of the equator in the atmospheric system?
What process is responsible for transforming light energy from the sun into thermal energy or heat on Earth?
What process is responsible for transforming light energy from the sun into thermal energy or heat on Earth?
How are ocean surface currents primarily powered?
How are ocean surface currents primarily powered?
What atmospheric phenomena are visible in satellite photographs due to the energy from the sun?
What atmospheric phenomena are visible in satellite photographs due to the energy from the sun?
What is the main impact of the sun on ocean currents?
What is the main impact of the sun on ocean currents?
How are warm water currents represented on the map?
How are warm water currents represented on the map?
Why does warm water rise at the equator in ocean currents?
Why does warm water rise at the equator in ocean currents?
How do surface currents in the ocean mainly move according to the text?
How do surface currents in the ocean mainly move according to the text?
What is one way in which the sun indirectly affects deep ocean water circulation?
What is one way in which the sun indirectly affects deep ocean water circulation?
What is the primary cause of wind?
What is the primary cause of wind?
How do clouds contribute to the water cycle?
How do clouds contribute to the water cycle?
Why does warm air rise in Earth's atmosphere?
Why does warm air rise in Earth's atmosphere?
What is the role of sunlight in the creation of precipitation?
What is the role of sunlight in the creation of precipitation?
Why does water in the oceans evaporate?
Why does water in the oceans evaporate?
