Weather and Climate Final Review

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a local wind that blows from land to sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What diagram shows the formation of a land breeze?

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Diagram X shows the formation of a land breeze.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the phenomenon that causes winds to move in a curved path due to the rotation of the Earth.

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How does the Coriolis Effect affect winds globally?

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It causes the wind to move in a curved path.

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What are convection currents?

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Convection currents are the movement of air or water caused by the rising of warm air or liquid and the sinking of cooler air or liquid.

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What happens to warm air at the equator?

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Warm air rises at the equator.

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What happens to cold air at the poles?

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Cold air sinks at the poles.

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What weather conditions are expected with a low pressure area?

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Winds and increased rain are expected as a low pressure area moves through.

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What is the relationship between air density and temperature?

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Cold air is denser than warm air, causing it to sink.

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What is a high pressure area?

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A high pressure area is a region where the atmospheric pressure is higher than that of surrounding areas, often associated with clear skies.