Understanding Local Winds

What primarily causes winds to blow?

• The magnetic field of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The unequal heating of the Earth's atmosphere

• The rotation of the Earth

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Why are sea breezes considered local winds?

• Because they only travel a short distance

• Because they affect global climate

• Because they travel long distances

• Because they occur over oceans only

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What statement helps to understand land and sea breezes?

• "Water always wins"

• "Land always wins"

• "Sun always wins"

• "Air always wins"

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How does the temperature of land and water affect local winds?

• The temperature of land and water has no effect on winds

• Land warms up and cools down faster than water

• Land and water heat up and cool down at the same rate

• Water warms up and cools down faster than land

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What happens to air pressure when air warms up?

• It remains the same

• It becomes more dense

• It becomes less dense

• It turns into liquid

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What creates a sea breeze?

• High pressure over the sea and low pressure over the land

• Low pressure over the sea and high pressure over the land

• Equal pressure over land and sea

• High pressure over both land and sea

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What is the direction of a land breeze?

• From the east to the west

• From the land to the sea

• From the sea to the land

• From the north to the south

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What is a valley breeze?

• Cold air sinking into the valley

• Air moving from the valley to the mountain

• Air moving from the mountain to the valley during the day

• Warm air rising along the mountain slopes

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Why do hang gliders prefer valley breezes?

• To gain speed for competitions

• To help them stay aloft longer

• Because it's easier to land

• Because it's safer than mountain breezes

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What causes mountain breezes?

• Warm air rising from the valley at night

• Cold air sinking from the mountains at night

• High pressure in the valley and low pressure on the mountain

• Low pressure in the valley and high pressure on the mountain

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