global and local winds

Which one is a sea breeze?

• The one on the right?
• The one on the left?
• Neither
• Both

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Global winds that blow from west to east are called

• polar easterlies.

• westerlies.

• mountain breezes.

• trade winds.

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_{Which diagram shows the formation of a land breeze?}

• diagram Y
• diagram X
• neither 
• both

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Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the earth.

• true

• false

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Which best describes a convection current?

• Emeril's infomercial on convection ovens.

• Warm air rising and cool air sinking

• Cool air rising and warm air sinking

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Land breeze, sea breeze, mountain breeze, and valley breeze are all examples of

• global wind

• local wind

• polar easterlies

• jet stream

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How is wind named?

• From the direction which they blow to.
• From the direction which they come from.
• From the Department of Atmospheric Affairs 
• By the amount of air pressure. 

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Check all statements that apply to land breezes.

• occurs during the day

• occurs during the night

• originates (begins) over water

• high pressure forms over the land

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Which global wind belt is found at letter B?

• Polar Easterlies
• Prevailing Westerlies 
• Doldrums
• Tradewinds 

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Check all statements that apply to sea breezes.

• occurs during the day

• occurs during the night

• high pressure forms over the water

• originates (begins) over land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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