Winds and Weather

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What causes a sea breeze?

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The warmer air over the land rises, and the cooler air over the water falls and moves towards the land.

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What causes differences in air pressure on Earth?

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Unequal heating of land and water.

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What are polar easterlies?

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Global winds that represent cold, high-pressure air, found between 60-90 degrees latitude.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The phenomenon that causes global winds to move in a curved path instead of a straight line.

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What type of weather is associated with a low-pressure system?

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Cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is a breeze?

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A gentle wind that typically occurs due to temperature differences.

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What are trade winds?

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Global winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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

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What is a high-pressure system?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually associated with clear skies.

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What is a low-pressure system?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and stormy weather.