Winds

Front

What causes a sea breeze at the beach?

Back

Warm air rises over land, allowing cooler air from the ocean to blow in.

Front

What are the tropical winds that blow from east to west near the Equator called?

Back

Trade winds.

Front

What is a wind vane used for?

Back

To show the direction of the wind.

Front

In which direction do jet streams generally blow?

Back

West to East.

Front

What is the direction of the westerlies?

Back

They flow from west to east.

Front

What is the definition of wind?

Back

Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

Front

What is the role of the Coriolis effect in wind patterns?

Back

It causes winds to curve due to the rotation of the Earth.

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

A breeze that blows from land to sea, typically occurring at night.

Front

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

Back

A sea breeze occurs during the day when cool ocean air moves to replace rising warm air over land, while a land breeze occurs at night when cool air from the land moves towards the sea.

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer.