Heat Transfer & Global Patterns

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Across
  1. 2. A warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the U.S. East Coast and into the Atlantic Ocean, helping to warm nearby areas.
  2. 6. A set of interconnected parts that work together as a whole. The Earth’s system includes the atmosphere, oceans, land, and all living things, which all interact to influence weather and climate.
  3. 10. The movement of air, water, or other substances in a continuous flow. For example, air circulates in the atmosphere, helping to distribute heat and moisture.
  4. 13. The movement of seawater in a regular pattern, which is driven by wind, temperature differences, and the Earth’s rotation. Ocean currents help regulate global temperatures and weather patterns.
  5. 14. A thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground that reduces visibility, formed when air cools and moisture condenses.
  6. 15. The amount of water vapor in the air. High humidity can make the air feel warmer and can contribute to precipitation and cloud formation.
  7. 17. The movement of energy from one place or object to another. In Earth's system, energy can be transferred by radiation, conduction, or convection.
  8. 18. The weight of the air pressing down on Earth’s surface, often measured by a barometer. Changes in barometric pressure can signal weather changes, such as storms or fair weather.
  9. 19. The ability to do work or cause change. In Earth's atmosphere, energy from the Sun drives weather patterns and temperature changes.
  10. 21. Referring to a specific, small area or region. Local weather conditions are the weather patterns experienced in a particular place, which can be influenced by larger global patterns.
  11. 22. A repeated or predictable arrangement or sequence. In science, patterns are often observed in weather, such as regular changes in temperature, wind, or precipitation.
Down
  1. 1. Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. It is a key part of the water cycle and affects weather patterns.
  2. 3. The layer of gases surrounding Earth, including oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. It is essential for life and plays a key role in weather and climate.
  3. 4. Related to heat. Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, and it can affect weather patterns and temperature differences in the atmosphere.
  4. 5. A fast-moving air current found high in the atmosphere. Jet streams can influence weather by steering weather systems, such as storms, across the globe.
  5. 7. The deflection of moving objects, such as wind and ocean currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth. This effect causes winds to curve, influencing weather patterns.
  6. 8. A measure of the heat energy in a substance, typically measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Temperature differences affect weather patterns and energy transfer.
  7. 9. The direction from which the wind is blowing. Wind direction is important for understanding weather patterns and predicting changes in temperature, air pressure, and precipitation.
  8. 11. The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when particles in a material collide and transfer energy from one particle to another, like a metal spoon heating up in a pot of soup.
  9. 12. The transfer of heat through space in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight from the Sun to Earth. This does not require a medium (like air or water).
  10. 16. The transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) by the movement of the fluid itself. In convection, warmer, less dense material rises, and cooler, denser material sinks, creating a flow of energy.
  11. 20. Referring to the whole Earth or something that affects the entire planet. For example, global weather patterns like the jet stream and ocean currents impact weather worldwide.