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Why do winds at the beach change direction between day and night?

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Because the temperatures over land and over water change.

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If the barometer is dropping, what kind of weather should you expect?

Back

stormy and cloudy

Front

If atmospheric pressure is rising, what kind of weather should you expect?

Back

clear and sunny

Front

If barometric pressure is dropping, what kind of weather should you expect?

Back

cloudy and rainy

Front

What most affects the temperature of an area?

Back

latitude

Front

If you live near the equator, at 0 degrees latitude, what kind of climate should you expect?

Back

always warm with just two seasons, rainy and dry

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If you live at a high latitude, what kind of climate should you expect?

Back

cold

Front

Why are climates different based on latitude?

Back

because low latitudes get more direct, more powerful sunlight

Front

Which has the greatest effect on wind speed? Options: precipitation, cloud cover, wind direction, air pressure

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air pressure

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Why is collecting weather data important to understand climate?

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Collecting weather data for at least 10 years helps you to begin to understand the climate of a region.