What makes the wind blow? Factors Affecting Winds & Patterns

Wind:  the horizontal movement of air –Useful in many ways: 1. moderates surface temperatures 2. distributes moisture 3. cleanses the atmosphere -Wind is constantly blowing across Earth’s surface! –What sets the air into motion? *Differences in air pressure! -Air wants to flow from an area of high-pressure to an area of low-pressure. *For example: When…

Thermal Energy Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

All things are made up of molecules. When things get heated, they absorb heat energy. With more energy, molecules are able to move faster, and when molecules move faster, the temperature rises. What is Thermal Energy Transfer Thermal Energy Transfer Definitions & Examples Conduction Convection Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement…