Air Circulation

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What causes differences in air pressure?

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Uneven heating of the Earth.

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What causes wind?

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Differences in air pressure.

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What is responsible for warming the Earth’s surface and creating wind?

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The Sun.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The curving of air to the right in the Northern hemisphere caused by Earth's rotation.

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What are sea breezes an example of?

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Local winds.

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What are global winds?

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Winds that blow across long distances and are influenced by the Earth's rotation and temperature differences.

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What is convection?

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The process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is the role of the Sun in air circulation?

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The Sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating temperature differences that lead to air movement.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The weight of the air above a given point, which affects weather and wind patterns.

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What is a land breeze?

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A local wind that blows from land to sea, typically occurring at night.