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Weather and Atmospheric Concepts

Weather and Atmospheric Concepts

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Science

5th Grade

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Mary Rothacker

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Breeze that flows from the high pressure cool air above land towards the low pressure warmer air above the sea.

Back

Land Breeze

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gentle wind that flows from the high pressure cool air over water towards the low pressure warmer air over land.

Back

Sea Breeze

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Movement of air, caused by differences in air pressure that result from uneven heating of the Earth.

Back

Wind

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Winds that do not travel long distances.

Back

Local Winds/Breezes

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When more dense cool air sinks towards Earth's surface.

Back

High Pressure

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When less dense warm air rises above the surface.

Back

Low Pressure

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Heat-driven cycles that occur in the air, ocean, and mantle that are caused by a difference in temperature.

Back

Convection Currents

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