Global Winds

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What causes winds at the beach during the day and night?

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differences in the temperature of land and ocean 

Front

In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

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from west to east

Front

What two factors are needed to measure wind?

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direction and speed

Front

How is wind speed affected by weather?

Back

Differences in air pressure cause greater wind speeds.

Front

Which types of winds cause weather in North Carolina?

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prevailing westerlies

Front

Global winds over the United States blow in which direction?

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west to east

Front

Where would you go to find the jet stream? Options: 100 km above the earth's surface, the area around the equator, 10 km above the earth's surface, 1 km above the earth's surface

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10 km above the earth's surface

Front

In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____ (land, ocean, sky, beach).

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land

Front

How does the air move in a land breeze?

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From the land to the ocean

Front

Is this a land or a sea breeze?

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land breeze