12/4 5 Little Questions Wind

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What kind of breeze forms at night?

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Land breeze - nighttime

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What is the initial source for global winds and convection in the atmosphere?

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Unequal heating of the Earth by the sun

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What does the Coriolis effect cause?

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Global winds to move in a curved path instead of a straight line

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How is wind defined?

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The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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Which global winds are found at the poles?

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Polar Easterlies

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What is a sea breeze?

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A breeze that forms during the day when cooler air from the sea moves inland.

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What is a land breeze?

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A breeze that forms at night when cooler air from the land moves towards the sea.

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What role does the sun play in wind formation?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating pressure differences that lead to wind.

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What is the difference between prevailing westerlies and trade winds?

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Prevailing westerlies blow from west to east, while trade winds blow from east to west.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.