Wind patterns

Wind patterns

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Science

6th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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Jofel Alano-Simacon

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the sun play in wind formation?

Back

The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating areas of high and low pressure that lead to wind formation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are trade winds?

Back

Tropical winds that blow from 0 to 30 degrees latitude, primarily from east to west.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a jet stream?

Back

A fast-flowing air current found in the atmosphere, typically at high altitudes, that influences weather patterns.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes differences in air pressure?

Back

The uneven heating of the Earth.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What instrument measures air pressure?

Back

A barometer

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the subtropical westerlies?

Back

Winds that blow from the west in the subtropical regions, typically between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do ocean currents affect wind patterns?

Back

They can influence wind patterns by transferring heat and moisture, affecting local and global climates.

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