Convection and Wind

Cold air is ____________ than warm air and ___________.

• more dense; sinks

• less dense; rises

• more dense; rises

• less dense; sinks

Warm air is ____________ than cold air and ___________.

• more dense; sinks

• less dense; rises

• more dense; rises

• less dense; sinks

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When cool air sinks, it creates areas of __________ pressure.

• high

• low

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When warm air rises, it creates areas of __________ pressure.

• high

• low

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The horizontal (side to side) movement of air along Earth's surface is called ____________.

• Air currents

• Wind

• Air Pressure

• Atmosphere

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What type of breeze is this?

• Land Breeze

• Sea Breeze

• Mountain Breeze

• Valley Breeze

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What type of breeze is this?

• Land Breeze

• Sea Breeze

• Mountain Breeze

• Valley Breeze

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Which one heats and cools fastest?

• land
• sea
• both are the same rate
• air

In convection, COOL air

• Rises
• Sinks

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In convection, WARM air

• Rises
• Sinks

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