Understanding Wind and Air Pressure

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What causes wind?

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convection currents

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Warm air rises over the land. As the air rises, it cools and drops over ocean. What type of breeze results?

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Sea breeze

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Cool air moving across land and warm air rising up from the ocean will result in:

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land breeze

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What causes wind?

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differences in air pressure

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Which global wind belt is found at letter A?

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Polar Easterlies 

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Which global wind belt is found at letter B? Options: Polar Easterlies, Prevailing Westerlies, Doldrums, Tradewinds

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Prevailing Westerlies

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What type of global wind is found at letter D?

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Tradewinds 

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What is found at letter E? Options: Polar Easterlies, Prevailing Westerlies, Doldrums, Tradewinds

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Doldrums

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________ is an area where there are no winds.

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The doldrums

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Which statement correctly defines wind?

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The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.