6.E.7.1/7.5

Front

Wind and breezes always move from _______________ pressure to _____________ pressure.

Back

high, low

Front

The arrows in the picture below show several ways heat is transferred from the Sun as it strikes sand on the surface of a beach. Which arrow shows radiation?

Back

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Front

A land breeze originates from the _______________ and blows towards the ____________________.

Back

land, sea

Front

The uneven heating of the atmosphere causes high and low pressures. This is how _____________ is formed.

Back

wind

Front

A sea breeze originates from the _______________ and blows towards the ____________________.

Back

sea, land

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 causes sea breezes?

Back

Sea breezes are caused by the difference in temperature between the land and the sea.

Front

What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in weather patterns?

Back

The Sun provides energy that heats the Earth's surface, causing air movement and weather changes.

Front

Define land breeze.

Back

A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, usually occurring at night.