8.10A Practice

Front

What is the direction of air movement in relation to pressure?

Back

Air moves from areas of high pressure (H) to areas of low pressure (L).

Front

What is the primary source of thermal energy that heats the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What type of pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea when warm air rises?

Back

Low pressure.

Front

What causes winds in the atmosphere?

Back

Winds are created as a result of uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.

Front

In a sea breeze, where is the air warmer?

Back

The air is warmer above the land.

Front

Define 'high pressure' in the context of atmospheric science.

Back

High pressure refers to areas where the atmospheric pressure is greater than surrounding areas, often associated with descending air and clear skies.

Front

Define 'low pressure' in the context of atmospheric science.

Back

Low pressure refers to areas where the atmospheric pressure is lower than surrounding areas, often associated with rising air and cloud formation.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the Earth's weather systems?

Back

The Sun provides thermal energy that drives atmospheric circulation and weather patterns.

Front

Explain the concept of 'uneven heating' in the atmosphere.

Back

Uneven heating occurs when different surfaces (land, water, etc.) absorb and release heat at different rates, leading to temperature differences that create wind.

Front

What is a sea breeze and how does it form?

Back

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.