5.E.1.1 Weather Patterns

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What conditions result in high wind?

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Large differences in air pressure.

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What factor most affects the temperature of an area?

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Latitude.

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What causes winds at the beach during the day and night?

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Differences in the temperature of land and ocean.

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What has the greatest effect on the temperature of a region?

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The amount of sunlight it gets.

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What term best describes the wind pattern known as a sea breeze?

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A wind pattern that occurs when cooler air from the ocean moves inland to replace rising warm air over the land.

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How does latitude influence climate?

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Latitude affects the angle of sunlight received, which in turn influences temperature and climate patterns.

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What is the relationship between air pressure and wind?

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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure; air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What is a land breeze?

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

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What role does the sun play in weather patterns?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns, influencing temperature, wind, and precipitation.

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What is the definition of a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a local wind that occurs during the day when cooler air from the ocean moves inland.

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