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| The circulation of liquids or gases |
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| What are three things that contribute to the formation of a vortex? |
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- Uneven heating of the Earth
- Force of gravity
- Earth's rotation
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| Where in a vortex are winds the fastest? |
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| Forms over warm, ocean waters |
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| A _____________ is larger than a _______________. |
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| A ___________ has faster winds than a ______________. |
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| What types of energy does the sun provide us with? |
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| How does the energy from the sun reach the Earth? |
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| Describe the rate that soil absorbs and releases heat. |
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| heats up fast, but cools quickly |
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| Describe the rate that water absorbs and releases heat. |
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| Water takes longer to heat but holds its heat longer |
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| Which substance holds its heat longer, land or water? |
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| Warm surfaces cause the air above them to be ______________. |
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| Cold surfaces cause the air above them to be ____________. |
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| when evaporated (gas) cools to become liquid |
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| In what direction does warm air move? |
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| In what direction does cold air move? |
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