What are winds named for?
Q2 Test #2 Comp (W/C, Heat, Spheres)

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1.
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Winds are named for the direction they are blowing from.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the current state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?
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Weather.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process called when heat energy moves through liquids or gases?
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Convection.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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From where do winds blow?
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Winds blow from high pressure areas to low pressure areas.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the method of heat transfer that occurs when you lay under the sun?
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Radiation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary driver of wind patterns on Earth?
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The uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.
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