Thermal Energy, Weather, and Climate Crossword Puzzle

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conduction : transfer of energy through direct contact
thermal energy : the total kinetic energy of particles
surface currents : occurs at or near the surface of the ocean, caused by wind
air pressure : the force of air molecules pushing on an area
radiation : electromagnetic waves
water cycle : movement of water between the atmosphere
convection : transfer of energy due to movement of matter
temperature : a measure of the average kinetic energy
wind : movement of air caused by the differences in air pressure
global winds : wind systems that occur at or near earth's surface
ocean current : stream-like movements of water in the ocean
coriolis effect : the apparent curving of the path of a moving object due to earth's rotation
jet stream : narrow belts of high speed winds that blow from west to east
heat : energy that is transferred between objects that are at different temperatures
local winds : the movement of air over short distances