Global and Local Winds

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What is the Troposphere?

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The Troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and life exists. It is characterized by the coldest temperatures, reaching as low as -80 degrees Celsius, and is the most dense layer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What causes winds to curve as they move from the equator to the poles?

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The Coriolis Effect causes winds to curve due to the rotation of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens to temperature in the Troposphere as altitude increases?

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In the Troposphere, temperature decreases as altitude increases.

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Why is Earth heated unevenly?

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Earth is heated unevenly because the sun's energy strikes different parts of the Earth at different angles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of heat transfer is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is the Stratosphere?

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The Stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the Troposphere, characterized by a temperature increase with altitude and the presence of the ozone layer.

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What is the Mesosphere?

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The Mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the Stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude and meteors burn up upon entering.

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What is the Thermosphere?

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The Thermosphere is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere, characterized by very high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere.

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What are local winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geography, such as land and sea breezes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are large-scale winds that blow across the Earth, driven by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6