Local and Global Winds

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What causes air to move from one place to another?

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Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a local wind that blows from the sea to the land due to temperature differences.

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What are the properties of cold air?

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Cold air is more dense and has more pressure than warm air.

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In which direction do polar easterlies flow?

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Polar easterlies flow from east to west.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a local wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night.

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How do global winds differ from local winds?

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Global winds are large-scale winds that blow across the Earth, while local winds are smaller and influenced by local geography.

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What is the role of the sun in wind formation?

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

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What is a trade wind?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.