Global Winds

Global Winds

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Other Sciences

8th - 9th Grade

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Rachael Jennings

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of breeze is this and when would it form? Options: Land breeze - daytime, Land breeze - nighttime, Sea breeze - daytime, Sea breeze - nighttime

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Back

Land breeze - nighttime

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which global winds are found at the poles? Options: Polar Westerlies, Prevailing Easterlies, Polar Easterlies, Trade Winds

Back

Polar Easterlies

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which global winds directly affect weather in the U.S.? Options: Trade Winds, Prevailing Westerlies, Polar Easterlies, Doldrums

Back

Prevailing Westerlies

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?

Back

global winds

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement correctly defines wind?

Back

Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?

Back

the sun

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the initial source for global winds and convection in the atmosphere?

Back

unequal heating of the Earth by the sun

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