Weather Unit Test Review 2020

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What are Trade Winds?

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Trade Winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, typically found between 30 degrees north and south latitude.

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Describe the air at location A.

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The air at location A is Cold and Moist.

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Describe the air at location C.

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The air at location C is Cold and Moist.

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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A Sea Breeze is a cool breeze that blows from the sea to the land during the day, caused by the differential heating of land and water.

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What is a Land Breeze?

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

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What type of heat transfer occurs in a kettle?

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Convection is the type of heat transfer that occurs in a kettle, where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Very violent storms and precipitation are often associated with a cold front.

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What is Conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is Convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by temperature differences.

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What is Radiation?

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