The Sun's Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to matter that absorbs heat energy?
A
It tends to rise
2
Q
What happens to matter that looses heat energy?
A
It tends to fall
3
Q
Convectoin
A
The constant churning of hot and cold
4
Q
What causes wind?
A
The differences in thermal energy absorption at Earth’s poles and equator, differences in air pressure causes movement of air, which is wind.
5
Q
_______ air has less pressure than _______ air
A
Warmer, colder
6
Q
_______ pressure air pushes ____ pressure air
A
High, Low
7
Q
How are surface currents in the ocean created?
A
Wind at the surface of the water
8
Q
How are deeper ocean currents influenced?
A
They are influenced by temperature and salinity differences.
9
Q
_____ is less dense than _____ water
A
Warm, cold
10
Q
Water with more salt is _____ than ocean water with less salt
A
Denser
