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ESS 3.2 Kellan

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water – A clear liquid essential for life
polarity Water has slightly positive and negative ends, so it sticks to other things.
surface tension Water molecules stick together at the surface, forming a “skin.
capillary action Water moves up narrow spaces without gravity.
cohesion Water molecules sticking to each other.
adhesion Water molecules sticking to other materials.
capcity the ability to hold or store something.
temp How hot or cold something is.
agent Something that causes change or does work.
climate he average weather of a place over a long time.
heat Energy that moves from warmer objects to cooler ones.
convection Heat transfer by movement of liquids or gases.
energy transfer Movement of energy from one place or object to another.
store to keep energy for later use.
absorb To take in energy or heat.
transmit To pass energy through something.
energy The ability to do work or cause change.
deep ocean The cold, dark parts of the ocean far below the surface.
surface water Water at the top layer of the ocean.
coolios effect The bending of wind and ocean currents due to Earth’s rotation.
specific heat How much heat is needed to change a substance’s temperature.
density How heavy something is for its size.
salinity The amount of salt in water.
current A steady flow of water in the ocean.
thermohaline circulation Global ocean movement caused by temperature and salinity differences.
ocean current Large-scale movement of ocean water.
wind patterns Usual directions that winds blow.
specific heat capacity How much heat a substance can store without heating up quickly.
lanet heat Heat absorbed or released during a change of state (like melting).
condention – Water vapor changing back into liquid.
energy circulation – Movement of energy through Earth systems.
thermocline Layer in the ocean where temperature changes quickly.
halocline Layer in the ocean where salinity changes quickly.
melting Solid turning into liquid.
freezing Liquid turning into solid.
wave formation Creation of waves by wind and energy.
heat transfer Movement of heat from one place to another.
Created by: Kellan Sullivan
 

 



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