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Uneven heating leads to convection and thus wind currents. Heating of water leads to evaporation, which moistens the air. As these moist air masses are moved by wind currents number of conditions, such as collision with cooler or drier air, can trigger thunderstorms as the moisture condenses. If the wind varies in speed and direction with altitude it can start some thunderstorms rotating. This rotating can go on to produce a tornado.
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What causes currents I flow between the poles and the equator?
Uneven solar heating
What happens to temperature of equal volumes of soil and water when they are placed in the sunshine for 30 minutes?
The soil and water heats up and makes uneven heating.
What happens to the temperature of equal volumes of soil water when they are placed in the sunshine for 30 minutes?
The soil and water heats up and makes uneven heating.
How does uneven heating cause ocean currents?
Uneven heating of the Earth's surface causes variations in temperature and pressure, leading to the development of high and low-pressure systems. This pressure difference drives the movement of air and water, creating wind patterns that influence the direction and strength of ocean currents. Heat from the sun warms the equator more than the poles, creating temperature gradients that drive the circulation of ocean currents.
What are some variables that causes uneven heating of earth's surface?
There are multiple reasons for the earth's surface to be heated unevenly. The flat surfaces, waters, mountains, and craters, are all different things that can cause the earth to be heated unevenly.
The main cause of global convection currents is?
uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, which creates temperature and density variations in the air and water. These variations drive the movement of air and water around the globe in convection currents.
What causes currents I flow between the poles and the equator?
Uneven solar heating
How does the uneven heating in the ocean cause convection currents?
it causes the difference in density, denser water flows to the less dense parts
What is the science behind the way water heats?
the uneven heating of the sun.
What is the movement of ocean water that is caused by the uneven heating and density of the ocean water?
It is called an ocean current
What caused by the uneven heating of the earth and its atmosphere?
Pole. Specifically the North and South Poles. :)It is one of the factors that cause what we know as weather. Wind, ocean currents and evaporation, and clouds. Uneven heating works with the earth's rotation, upon the the land and seas to cause weather patterns flowing across the earth.It causes convective flows that are the major source of the Earth's winds.Convection occurs when air is heated and rises, then is cooled and sinks again. Uneven heating works with the Earth's rotation to cause weather patterns flowing across the earth. This creates unique climates based on the location of land and water areas.
Why is a bad idea to heat up the distillation flask using a Bunsen burner?
Heating a distillation flask directly with a Bunsen burner can cause uneven heating, which may lead to uneven vaporization of the mixture and result in poor separation of components. Additionally, it can increase the risk of flask breakage due to thermal stress. It's better to use a heating mantle or water bath for more controlled and uniform heating during distillation.
How does unequal heating and cooling of the earth's surface cause severe weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes?
Unequal heating and cooling of the Earth's surface creates temperature and pressure differences that lead to the formation of weather systems. These differences in temperature and pressure can result in the development of severe weather events such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Tornadoes form in areas with intense temperature contrasts, while hurricanes form over warm ocean waters where there is a large temperature difference between the air and water.
What happens if uneven heating an cooling of land and ocean create?
it creates hot sand and warm water
How does uneven heating cause differences in density?
Uneven heating causes differences in density because warmer air or water is less dense than cooler air or water. When a substance is heated, its molecules move faster and spread out, causing that area to become less dense compared to cooler areas. This difference in density leads to the movement of substances to create a more uniform distribution of heat.
What will happen if the heating element is near at the top of the kettle?
In that case, it would be less efficient. Hot water rises to the top, mixing the water (if the heating element is at the bottom). When it is at the top, the water won't mix as well, and more heat would be wasted.
Why waves are so strong in coastal areas?
I believe it is because of the uneven heating caused by the sun's radiation waves. The difference in temperatures is huge because of the heat absorbed by the water and the heat absorbed by the land in coastal areas differ greatly. This uneven temperature cause large amounts of winds.
