Sun's Energy

Question 0

Convection

Answer 0

The Transfer of heat from one place to another, when matter is in direct contact and is in motion due to density changes in liquid gas

Question 1

Atmosphere

Answer 1

The whole mass of air surrounding Earth made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and other traces gases

Question 2

Ocean Currents

Answer 2

A directional movement of ocean water; surface currents are caused by wind; deep currents are caused by changes in temperature and salinity

Question 3

Wind

Answer 3

A natural movement of air from an area of high density and pressure to am area of low density and pressure

Question 4

Thermal energy

Answer 4

Energy radiation by hot objects such as the sun in form of electromagnetic radiation

Question 5

Coriolis effect

Answer 5

The apparent deflection of moving air, as seen by an observer on earth; apparent deflection is a result of earths rotation

Question 6

Air pressure

Answer 6

Force exerted on Earths surface by the weight of air above the surface