Global Wind Patterns APES

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area.

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Where is air pressure greater?

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Air pressure is greater at the bottom of the mountain.

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What causes the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are winds that blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances.

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What causes winds to blow on Earth?

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Winds blow on Earth because warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.

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Define the term '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 relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure typically decreases because warm air is less dense.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the role of the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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How do land and sea breezes differ?

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Land breezes occur at night when land cools faster than water, while sea breezes occur during the day when land heats up faster than water.