Weather Air Circulation

What is the fundamental cause of our various weather conditions?

• Uneven heating

• Air movement

• Pressure differences

• Solar radiation

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How does the Sun heat the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Absorption

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What happens to the sand at the beach on a hot day compared to the water?

• The sand is cooler than the water

• The sand is hotter than the water

• The sand and water have the same temperature

• The sand and water temperatures are unrelated

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What percentage of the Sun's radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

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How does warm air impact weather?

• It causes temperature and pressure differences

• It creates air movement

• It produces clouds and precipitation

• All of the above

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Why do airplane engines work more efficiently in dense, colder weather?

• Warm air has less molecules than cool air

• Cool air has less molecules than warm air

• Dense air creates less resistance for the engines

• Colder weather improves fuel efficiency

What are the two motions of the Earth that affect the amount of heat received from the Sun?

• Rotation and revolution

• Conduction and convection

• Absorption and reflection

• Expansion and contraction

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What causes the seasonal changes on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Earth's tilt and rotation

• The Earth's temperature fluctuations

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What is the summer solstice?

• The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere

• The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere

• The day when the Sun is directly above the equator

• The day with equal day and night lengths

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What is the Coriolis Force?

• The deflection of objects moving freely in the Northern Hemisphere

• The force that causes global wind circulation

• The force that creates the jet stream

• The force that affects airplane engines

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