CIA 5

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What is a land breeze?

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

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What is a sea breeze?

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

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is Maritime Tropical air mass?

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Maritime Tropical is an air mass that is humid and hot, typically originating over warm ocean waters.

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Which gas makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface, leading to differences in air pressure.

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What is the primary factor that affects weather patterns?

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The primary factor that affects weather patterns is the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure systems?

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High pressure systems are associated with clear skies and calm weather, while low pressure systems are associated with clouds and precipitation.

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What role does humidity play in weather?

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Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air, which can affect temperature and precipitation.

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What is the significance of the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect causes moving air and water to turn and twist rather than move in a straight line, influencing wind patterns.