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Convection
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The transfer of heat from one place to another, when matter is in direct contact and is in motion due to density changes in liquid or gas.
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Atmosphere
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The whole mass of air surrounding the earth made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and other trace gases.
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Wind
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A natural movement of air sometimes with considerable force from an area of high density and pressure to an area of low density and pressure.
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Ocean Currents
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A directional movement of ocean water, surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface.
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Coriolis Effect
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The apparent deflection of moving air, as seen by an observer on Earth.
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Thermal Energy
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Energy Radiated by hot objects such as the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
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Air Pressure
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Atmospheric air pressure is the force exerted on earth's surface by the weight of the air above the surface.
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