
6.ESS2.3 Factors that Effect Climate
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rain shadow effect?
Back
The rain shadow effect is a phenomenon where one side of a mountain receives a significant amount of rainfall while the other side receives very little, due to the mountains blocking the passage of rain-producing weather systems.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define sea breeze.
Back
A sea breeze is a cool wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a land breeze?
Back
A land breeze is a cool wind that blows from the land to the sea, usually occurring at night when the land cools down faster than the water.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the windward side of a mountain?
Back
The windward side of a mountain is the side that faces the prevailing winds and receives more precipitation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the leeward side of a mountain?
Back
The leeward side of a mountain is the side that is sheltered from the prevailing winds and receives less precipitation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how temperature differences cause sea breezes.
Back
During the day, the land heats up faster than the sea, causing the air above the land to rise and creating a low-pressure area. The cooler, denser air over the sea moves in to replace it, creating a sea breeze.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to warm, moist air as it rises over a mountain?
Back
As warm, moist air rises over a mountain, it cools and condenses, leading to precipitation on the windward side.
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