Global, Local Winds and Weather

During a sea breeze which way does the wind blow?

• from the land to the sea
• from the sea to the land

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During a land breeze which way does the wind blow?

• from the sea to the land
• from the land to the sea

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Is this a land or a sea breeze?

• land breeze
• sea breeze

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When warm air rises, ______ pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea.

• high
• some
• low
• none

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How does the air move in a land breeze?

• From east to west
• From west to east
• From the land to the ocean
• From the ocean to the land

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The strength of a sea breeze depends on

• the heat of the day
• the difference between the temperature of the sea and the land
• the wind speed
• the amount of precipitation that day

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In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____.

• land
• ocean
• sky
• beach

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Why does warm air rise?

• Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
• Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
• Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
• Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.

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What type of front occurs when a warm air mass and a cold air mass do not have enough energy to move the other one out of the way?

• Cold front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

• Warm front

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The tropical winds running from 0 to 30 degrees latitude are called:

• Polar Westerlies

• Subtropical Westerlies

• Polar Winds

• Trade Winds

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