8.10A Practice

Front

What creates a convection current that leads to a land breeze?

Back

During the evening, the land cools off more quickly than the water, resulting in different air temperatures.

Front

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

Back

The Sun.

Front

In which direction does air move in relation to pressure?

Back

Air moves from high pressure to low pressure.

Front

How does the air move in a sea breeze?

Back

Wind moves from the ocean to the land.

Front

What is the term for the stage when water falls from clouds as rain, sleet, snow, or hail?

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What is the definition of convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by differences in temperature.

Front

What role does the Sun play in weather patterns?

Back

The Sun provides the thermal energy that drives atmospheric processes, including convection currents.

Front

What is the difference between land breeze and sea breeze?

Back

A land breeze occurs when cooler air from the land moves towards the warmer ocean, while a sea breeze occurs when cooler air from the ocean moves towards the warmer land.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure?

Back

Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, typically measured in millibars or inches of mercury.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.