Copy of Atmosphere Energy and Wind

At night air comes over the land. What do you think happens at night?

• A. Air above the land heats and causes high air pressure that goes to the sea
• B. Air above the land cools and causes high air pressure that goes to the sea
• C. Air above the land cools and causes low air pressure that goes to the land
• D. Air above the land heats and causes low air pressure that goes to the land

The sun’s energy travels to Earth as

• Ultraviolet Radiation
• Visible Light
• Current Waves
• Electromagnetic Waves

Earth's energy budget shows how energy flow into Earth and away from Earth.

• True
• False

5. What causes wind? Choose the two answers that apply.

• A. uneven heating of Earth’s surface
• B. warm air sinking while cold air rises
• C. air movement from high to low pressure
• D. air movement from low to high pressure

Sue and Jane decide to conduct an investigation using a ball as a model of Earth. Sue bounces the ball up and down then decides to draw a line around the middle to represent the Equator. Then she spins the ball around on her finger tip while Jane tries to draw a straight line. They make a diagram in their notebook to show their results. Which of these effects did their model show?

• A. sea breezes
• B. Coriolis effect
• C. land breeze
• D. air pressure

Which location is closest to the equator?

• Polar
• Tropical
• Temperate

Why does warm air rise?

• Because it is more dense

• Because it is less dense

Why does cold air sink?

• Because it is more dense

• Because it is less dense

What source of energy is needed for sea & land breezes?

• Sun

• Wind

When air moves from high pressure to low pressure, what is caused?

• Sun

• Wind