Wind Flashcard

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What is wind?

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Air in motion.

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What causes wind on Earth?

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Uneven heating of the Earth's surfaces.

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What is the main factor that determines how much pressure the air exerts on objects on Earth?

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Temperature.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A wind pattern that blows from the ocean onto the land during the daytime.

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Which planet has winds that can gust up to 2,000 kilometers per hour?

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Neptune.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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How does altitude affect air pressure?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is a land breeze?

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A wind pattern that blows from the land to the ocean during the nighttime.

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What role does temperature play in wind formation?

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Temperature differences create pressure differences, leading to wind.