Circulation in Earth's Atmosphere

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What causes wind to blow?

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Differences in air temperature and pressure.

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Which term best describes how the earth's atmosphere is heated?

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Unevenly.

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What creates the air pressure difference between the equator and the poles?

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The amount of direct sunlight each area receives.

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What are responsible for the movement of much of air masses across the Earth?

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Prevailing winds.

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Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?

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The sun.

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What is the definition of prevailing winds?

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Winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on the Earth's surface.

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What is the role of the sun in Earth's atmosphere?

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The sun provides the energy that heats the Earth's surface, causing air to move and create wind.

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What is air pressure?

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The force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air above that surface in the atmosphere.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, leading to lower air pressure, while cool air is denser and sinks, leading to higher air pressure.

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What are trade winds?

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Winds that blow from the east towards the west in the tropics, important for weather patterns.

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