Global Patterns review

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a cool wind that blows from the sea to the land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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How do sea breezes affect coastal cities?

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They bring in cool air that decreases the temperature in the city.

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What is the primary source of energy that creates winds?

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The sun.

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What causes wind?

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Differences in air pressure and temperature.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, and sleet.

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What layer of the atmosphere do space shuttles and the International Space Station orbit in?

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Thermosphere.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns, including the formation of winds and precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, influencing weather and wind patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.