Unit 3 - Climate & Weather Test Review

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What are land breezes?

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Land breezes are winds that originate in the evening when land cools faster than water, causing air pressure differences. They blow from the land toward the water.

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What causes sea breezes?

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Sea breezes occur during the day when the land heats up faster than the water, causing air to rise over the land and cooler air to move in from the ocean.

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What is Tornado Alley?

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Tornado Alley is a region in the middle states (Midwest) of the United States that is prone to tornadoes due to its unique geography and weather patterns.

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What are jet streams?

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Jet streams are fast-flowing, narrow air currents in the atmosphere that influence weather patterns and can affect flight times.

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How do ocean temperatures affect hurricane formation?

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Hurricanes typically form over warm ocean waters. Cooler ocean temperatures can lead to fewer hurricanes.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to rise and create wind patterns, which influence weather.

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What is a land breeze's typical time of occurrence?

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Land breezes typically occur in the evening.

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What direction does a sea breeze blow?

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A sea breeze blows from the ocean toward the land.

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What factors contribute to localized air pressure differences?

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Localized air pressure differences are caused by the uneven heating of land and water.