EarthSci_Unit 5 Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere in which meteors will burn up?

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Mesosphere

Front

What is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure called?

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Wind

Front

What is a monsoon?

Back

It is a seasonal wind which lasts for several months.

Front

What is the movement of air from land to sea at night called?

Back

Land breeze

Front

In which direction do trade winds travel?

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East to West

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What phenomenon causes the Coriolis effect?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Front

What is the primary cause of wind?

Back

Differences in air pressure.

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A wind that blows from the sea to the land during the day.

Front

What is the difference between a land breeze and a sea breeze?

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A land breeze blows from land to sea at night, while a sea breeze blows from sea to land during the day.