Energy, Water, and Wind

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What is a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

Front

What type of air is heavier: humid air or dry air?

Back

Dry air is heavier than humid air.

Front

What is the Coriolis Effect?

Back

The Coriolis Effect is the phenomenon where the rotation of the Earth causes moving air and water to turn and twist rather than move in a straight line.

Front

What type of cloud is known for bringing storms?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds are tall and puffy clouds that usually bring storms.

Front

Which tends to maintain a more constant temperature: water, land, air, or pavement?

Back

Water tends to maintain a more constant temperature compared to land, air, or pavement.

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What happens to wind direction due to the Coriolis Effect?

Back

Wind direction is affected by the Coriolis Effect, causing it to curve rather than move in a straight line.

Front

What is the difference between sleet and freezing rain?

Back

Sleet consists of small ice pellets, while freezing rain is liquid rain that freezes upon contact with cold surfaces.

Front

What is the relationship between air pressure and wind?

Back

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

Front

What is the main cause of wind?

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The main cause of wind is the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.