The Atmosphere Around You

Front

Air pressure is affected by _________________________.

Back

altitude

Front

The Earth’s atmosphere is mostly composed of what gases?

Back

Nitrogen and Oxygen

Front

What causes wind to form?

Back

Differences in air pressure caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

Front

Why do land breezes occur?

Back

Land breezes occur due to the cooling of land at night, creating a pressure difference that causes air to flow from land to sea.

Front

Air density ________ the farther up in the atmosphere you travel.

Back

lowers

Front

What is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the second most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

Back

Oxygen

Front

How does temperature affect air pressure?

Back

As temperature increases, air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the role of the sun in wind formation?

Back

The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, causing differences in air pressure.

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, caused by the differential heating of land and water.