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Vocab Review -- Sections 2 & 3, Chapter 11

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RadiationHeat transfer via waves/rays
ConductionHeat transfer via bump of molecules
ConvectionHeat transfer through flow of material like air/water
HeatEnergy that flows from high temperature to low temperature
HydrosphereDescribes all waters of Earth
Coriolis EffectCurving of winds due to Earth's rotation
Jet streamNarrow bands of wind near top of troposphere
Sea breezeBreeze that occurs during day and goes from sea toward land
Land breezeBreeze that occurs during night and goes from land toward sea
DensityMass per unit volume
EvaporationWhen liquid changes to a gas
CondensationProcess of gas changing back to liquid
Direct sunlightOccurs at equator
Indirect sunlightOccurs at poles
WindDue to uneven heating of Earth by Sun
DoldrumsWindless area at equator
Less dense airWarm air
More dense airCold air
Scientific LawAir wants to be equal
Air moves from _____ to _____high pressure, low pressure


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