Benchmark #2 Review

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Which front has the densest air?

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Cold front has the densest air due to the cooling of air, which increases its density.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a 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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What is the Doldrums?

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The Doldrums is a windless, rainy zone near the equator, characterized by low pressure and calm winds.

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How does heat transfer occur with a cold pack on a person?

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Heat is transferred from the person to the cold pack, causing the person to cool down.

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

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A land breeze occurs at night and blows from land to sea, while a sea breeze occurs during the day and blows from sea to land.

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What are the Easterlies?

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The Easterlies are trade winds that blow from the east towards the west in the tropics.

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What is 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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What happens to air density in a cold front?

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In a cold front, the air density increases as the temperature decreases.

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What is the role of temperature in wind formation?

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Temperature differences between land and water create pressure differences, leading to wind formation.