Wind Sci Show Video and Qsts

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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A force that deflects wind direction due to Earth's rotation.

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How does wind try to reach equilibrium?

Back

By moving from high to low pressure areas.

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What is the main component of air?

Back

Nitrogen.

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What percentage of the air is oxygen?

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21%.

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What percentage of the Sun's energy is converted into wind energy?

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2%.

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Define wind.

Back

Air in motion relative to the surface of the Earth.

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What causes wind?

Back

Differences in air pressure due to uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.

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Explain the relationship between temperature and air pressure.

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As temperature increases, air pressure decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a high-pressure system?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas.