Warm-Up Global & Local Winds

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What causes global winds?

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Global winds are caused by the Coriolis Effect, or rotation of the Earth, and the unequal heating of Earth's surface.

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Why do land breezes occur at night?

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Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a breeze blowing toward the sea from the land.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a breeze blowing toward the land from the sea.

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What type of heat transfer is responsible for sea breeze and land breeze?

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Convection.

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Define the Coriolis Effect.

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is the difference between local winds and global winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances, while global winds blow over long distances and are influenced by the Earth's rotation and temperature differences.

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What role does temperature play in wind formation?

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Temperature differences create pressure differences, which cause air to move and form winds.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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How does the uneven heating of the Earth affect wind patterns?

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Uneven heating causes variations in air pressure, leading to the formation of wind patterns.