Original Project
Weather and Climate II: Seasonal Differences
The transfer of thermal energy from one place to another by the movement of air in the atmosphere and water in t…
Item CL023002: When ocean water moves to a place where the air above it is colder than the water, the warmer water transfers thermal energy to the air, making the air warmer and the water colder.
When ocean water moves to a place where the air above it is colder than the water, what happens to the water and the air?
- The warmer water transfers thermal energy to the air, and they both become warmer.
- The colder air transfers thermal energy to the water, and they both become colder.
- The warmer water transfers thermal energy to the air, making the air warmer and the water colder.
- Nothing happens because thermal energy cannot be transferred between air and water.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 636 | 2099 | 30% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 281 | 1012 | 28% |
| 9–12 | 354 | 1078 | 33% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 321 | 1025 | 31% |
| Female | 298 | 1011 | 29% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 532 | 1728 | 31% |
| Other | 71 | 248 | 29% |