Winds

Front

What causes a sea breeze during the day?

Back

Water is cooler than land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Define wind.

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the initial source for global winds and convection in the atmosphere?

Back

Unequal heating of the Earth by the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Is the density of air greater at high altitudes?

Back

False.

Front

What is a wind vane used for?

Back

To measure wind direction.

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer.

Front

What is convection in the atmosphere?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What role does the sun play in wind formation?

Back

The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating pressure differences.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6