6.E.7.1/7.5

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, typically measured in millibars or inches of mercury.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, leading to differences in atmospheric pressure.

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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, occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the sea.

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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, occurring at night when the land cools down faster than the sea.

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What direction does wind move in relation to pressure?

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Wind moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What happens to air pressure during the day over land?

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Air pressure tends to be lower over the land during the day due to heating, causing a sea breeze.

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What happens to air pressure at night over the sea?

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Air pressure tends to be higher over the sea at night as it retains heat, causing a land breeze.

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Define 'breeze'.

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A gentle wind, typically less than 20 miles per hour.

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What is the role of temperature in wind formation?

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Temperature differences create pressure differences, which drive wind movement.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as wind, caused by the rotation of the Earth.