Thermal Energy, Weather, and Climate Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- 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
