Wind

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What are Polar Easterlies?

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Polar Easterlies are global winds that blow from east to west between 60 and 90 degrees latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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A Sea Breeze is a local wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a Land Breeze?

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A Land Breeze is a local 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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a Mountain Breeze?

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A Mountain Breeze is a local wind that flows down from the mountains into the valleys, often occurring at night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a Valley Breeze?

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A Valley Breeze is a local wind that flows up from the valleys into the mountains, typically occurring during the day.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are Doldrums?

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Doldrums are regions near the equator where there is little to no wind, typically found between 0 and 30 degrees latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are Westerlies?

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Westerlies are global winds that blow from west to east between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How do land and water absorb heat differently?

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Land heats up and cools down faster than water, leading to differences in air pressure and the formation of local winds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What causes localized air pressure differences?

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Localized air pressure differences are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, particularly between land and water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the main characteristic of global winds?

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Global winds are large-scale wind patterns that occur due to the uneven heating of the Earth and the rotation of the planet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6