Energy in the Atmosphere

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What is the densest type of water?

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Cold, Salt Water is the densest type of water.

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What type of wind moves from east to west near the poles?

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Polar Easterlies are the winds that move from east to west near the poles.

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What creates wind?

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Wind is created by air movement from high pressure to low pressure.

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What causes wind to move in a curved path?

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The Coriolis effect causes wind to move in a curved path.

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Why is it warmer at the equator than at the poles?

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The equator receives more direct sunlight than the poles.

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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 atmospheric pressure?

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

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure decreases because warm air is less dense.

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What are trade winds?

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

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What is the role of the sun in the Earth's weather systems?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather systems and influences temperature and wind patterns.