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9 Cards in this Set
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Radiation
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the transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves
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Conduction
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the transfer of thermal energy due to collisions between particles
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Convection
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the circulation of particles within a material caused by differences in thermal energy and density
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Wind
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the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
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Surface ocean current
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a large volume of water flowing in a certain direction at or near the surface of the ocean
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Coriolis effect
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the movement of wind and water to the right or left that is caused by Earth’s rotation.
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Deep ocean current
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a large volume of water flowing in a certain direction far below the surface of the ocean
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Gyre
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a large, circular system of ocean currents
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Upwelling
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the vertical movement of water toward the ocean’s surface
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