Air Pressure and Wind

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What is the original source of the wind's energy?

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The sun.

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What happens to wind speed when atmospheric pressure increases?

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Wind speed increases.

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What connects areas of high and low pressure?

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A circular flow of air caused by rising warm air and falling cold air.

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What are large systems that transfer energy from the warm equator to cooler latitudes called?

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Global convection cells.

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What did Otto Lilienthal create to test his hang glider designs?

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Prototypes, or working models, that can be used for testing.

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What is air pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, leading to lower pressure; cold air is denser and sinks, leading to higher pressure.

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What is wind?

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The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What role does the sun play in the wind cycle?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing differences in air temperature and pressure, which creates wind.

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What is a convection cell?

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A system where warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a circular motion.

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