WIND

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the apparent deflection of moving objects (like winds) caused by the rotation of the Earth, resulting in winds curving to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What are local winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances and are influenced by local geographical features such as mountains, valleys, and bodies of water.

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What is a characteristic of local winds?

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Local winds do not blow steadily over long distances; they are typically variable and can change direction and speed.

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What causes warm air to rise?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air, leading to a decrease in pressure and allowing the warm air to ascend.

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What is the primary source of energy that warms the Earth's surface and creates wind?

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The Sun is the primary source of energy that warms the Earth's surface and drives the movement of air, creating wind.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect wind patterns?

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The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which influences wind patterns by causing them to curve rather than move in a straight line.

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What is the difference between local winds and global winds?

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Local winds blow over short distances and are influenced by local conditions, while global winds are large-scale wind patterns that occur over long distances and are driven by the uneven heating of the Earth.

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What role do temperature differences play in wind formation?

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Temperature differences create pressure differences in the atmosphere, leading to the movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas, resulting in wind.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a local wind that occurs during the day when cooler air from the sea moves inland to replace rising warm air over the land.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a local wind that occurs at night when cooler air from the land moves out to the sea, replacing the rising warm air over the water.

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