Convection Flashcards

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1
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What is the transfer of heat in a circular motion through liquid or air?

A

Convection

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The part closest to the heat will get heated up and warm and then rise while the part that is further away from the heat will cool and start to sink. This will create a cycle so that the heat transfers from hot to cold.
What is it?

A

Heat Transfer Through Convection

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3
Q

What does an imbalance in air pressure cause, think onshore breeze?

A

Wind

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4
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What does thermohaline circulation do?

A

Waves

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