Moving Energy Around the Planet Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. The direction air spins in the northern hemisphere as a result of the Coriolis effect.
  2. 5. The sphere of Earth that is not good at storing energy.
  3. 8. Rotating ocean current.
  4. 11. This always moves from hot to cold places.
  5. 13. The equator gets this type of sunlight.
  6. 15. The moderating effect will lead to this type of winter.
  7. 16. Warm air at the equator will do this.
  8. 18. The result of differences in sunlight and the tilt and revolution of the Earth.
  9. 19. How energy moves in air and ocean currents.
  10. 21. When the northern hemisphere is tilted ___________ the Sun, Canadians will experience summer
  11. 22. Type of ocean circulation resulting from differences in heat and salt concentration.
  12. 23. The part of Earth that receives the most energy from the Sun
  13. 24. The atmosphere and hydrosphere are considered this because they can store large amounts of energy from the Sun. (two words)
Down
  1. 1. Prevailing winds found between the equator and 30° north latitude or 30° south latitude. (two words)
  2. 2. Movement of energy through direct contact.
  3. 3. Area near the equator with little wind.
  4. 6. Cool air sinking down to Earth's surface causes this. (two words)
  5. 7. One way that mountains affect climate.
  6. 9. This determines how much light is reflected off different parts of the Earth.
  7. 10. Type of biome typically found at 30° north latitude and 30° south latitude.
  8. 12. The most common climate type found near the equator.
  9. 14. How energy moves from the Sun to the Earth.
  10. 15. Warm air can hold more of this than cold air can.
  11. 16. Typical weather resulting from warm ocean currents.
  12. 17. Where Earth has the coldest temperatures.
  13. 20. This type of ocean current typically brings dry conditions, clear skies and stable weather.