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The Sun warms the atmosphere and drives convection currents because -

• warm air is less dense, so it rises.

• the warmed air cools and makes rain.

• the cooler land pushes away warm air.

• warm air, in contact with cool air, rotates.

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Winds in our atmosphere are created as a result of which of the following processes?

• Energy that is absorbed in the atmosphere

• Gravitational attraction from the Moon

• Density of the air particles in the atmosphere

• Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere

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The major patterns of movement of air and water on Earth are the result of –

• different densities of seawater and fresh water.

• diversity in the height of coastal landforms.

• uneven heating and the rotation of Earth.

• irregular durations of daytime and nighttime.

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What is one effect of the uneven heating of Earth caused by the Sun?

• Rotation of Earth

• Generation of wind

• Oceans losing salt

• Plants failing to grow

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Winds in our atmosphere are created as a result of which of the following processes?

• Energy that is absorbed in the atmosphere

• Gravitational attraction from the Moon

• Density of the air particles in the atmosphere

• Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere

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An illustration of how a convection current creates a wind, called a land breeze, is provided.Which of the following best explains what creates this convection current?

• The rotation of Earth makes the air above it rotate, but not the same over land and water.

• Because of its mass, Earth’s gravity creates a high pressure area over both the land and water.

• Salt in the ocean makes it more dense than the land, so its gravity pulls more on the air above it.

• During the evening, the land cools off more quickly than the water, so the air is different temperatures.

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The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

• The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

• Solar radiation

• Electromagnetic waves

• Severe thunderstorms

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An illustration of how a convection current creates a wind, called a sea breeze, is provided. Which of the following best explains what creates this convection current?

• Salt in the ocean makes it more dense than the land, so its gravity pulls more on the air above it.

• During the day, the Sun’s energy heats up the land faster, which makes the air above it warmer.

• The rotation of Earth makes the air above it rotate, but not the same over land and water.

• During the day, Earth’s gravity creates a high pressure area over both the land and water.

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The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently experienced a temperature rise?

• Amarillo

• Detroit

• Orlando

• Reno

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The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will likely see a drop in temperature in the near future?

• Albany

• Bismarck

• Nashville

• San Diego

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