Patterns of Circulation in the Atmosphere

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What direction do winds in the Northern Hemisphere blow?

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Winds in the Northern Hemisphere blow to the right.

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What is the flow of air from land to a body of water called?

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This flow of air is called a Land Breeze.

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What is the horizontal movement of air caused by differences in atmospheric pressure?

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This phenomenon is called Wind.

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What is the primary cause of ocean surface currents?

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The primary cause of ocean surface currents is Global winds.

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What is the weight of air molecules on objects below called?

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This is called Air pressure.

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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A Sea Breeze is the flow of air from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day.

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What is the difference between a Land Breeze and a Sea Breeze?

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A Land Breeze flows from land to sea at night, while a Sea Breeze flows from sea to land during the day.

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What role do temperature differences play in wind formation?

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Temperature differences create pressure differences, which cause wind to form.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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How does Earth's rotation affect wind patterns?

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Earth's rotation causes winds to curve, a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect.

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