Local and Global Winds

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes air to move from one place to another?
Back
Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does warm air rise?
Back
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a sea breeze?
Back
A sea breeze is a local wind that blows from the sea to the land due to temperature differences.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the properties of cold air?
Back
Cold air is more dense and has more pressure than warm air.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which direction do polar easterlies flow?
Back
Polar easterlies flow from east to west.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Coriolis effect?
Back
The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a land breeze?
Back
A land breeze is a local wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night.
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