Topic 2.9 Flashcard 1 Review

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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 when the land cools faster than the water.

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When do land breezes typically happen?

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Land breezes typically happen at night.

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What layers of the atmosphere does the stratosphere lie between?

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The stratosphere is located between the troposphere and mesosphere.

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What is the primary source of energy that creates winds?

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The primary source of energy that creates winds is the sun.

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What happens to air pressure and density as altitude increases?

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As altitude increases, both air pressure and density decrease.

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What gas in the atmosphere protects the Earth from the Sun's rays?

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Ozone is the gas in the atmosphere that protects the Earth from the Sun's rays.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer absorbs the majority of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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What is the difference between the troposphere and stratosphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, while the stratosphere is above it and contains the ozone layer.

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How does the sun influence wind patterns?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, causing differences in air pressure that result in wind.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.