What causes winds to form on Earth?

Uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather? Options: The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today. , The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week. , The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years. , The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming in from the ocean. What is the reason for the breeze? Options: The pounding waves generate air currents. The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land. The warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land. There are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean.

The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land.

What effect would warmer waters of El Niño have on weather along the Pacific Coast of the United States?

More water would evaporate into the atmosphere and lead to more rain.

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A force applied by the weight of air

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air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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humidity

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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds in the sky.

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precipitation

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Average weather conditions of a region year after year

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climate

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What can be used to describe the condition of the atmosphere?

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All of these: temperature, wind speed, cloud cover

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At the beach on a hot day, you notice dark clouds moving in from over the ocean. What most likely caused this to happen?

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evaporation & condensation

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Differences in air pressure cause wind.

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True

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