Understanding Wind Patterns and Temperature Effects

The video tutorial by Mike Thompson from Epic Flight Academy explains the concept of Sea Breeze and Land Breeze. It covers the importance of understanding wind direction, pressure, mass, volume, and density in air columns. The tutorial illustrates how temperature changes between land and sea create local wind patterns, including the Sea Breeze during the day and the Land Breeze at night. The video concludes with a review of wind direction terminology.

What are the three parts to success in the Epic Flight Academy course?

• Studying the online course, watching videos, and reviewing with an instructor

• Reading textbooks, attending lectures, and taking exams

• Watching documentaries, writing essays, and group projects

• Practicing flying, attending workshops, and group discussions

How do we refer to wind direction?

• By the speed of the wind

• By the temperature of the wind

• By the direction it is coming from

• By the direction it is going

What happens to warm air in terms of volume and pressure?

• It sinks and increases pressure

• It spreads out and decreases pressure

• It condenses and increases pressure

• It rises and decreases pressure

In the imaginary columns of air, where is the air denser in the blue column?

• Evenly distributed

• At the top

• In the middle

• Near the surface

What causes the sea breeze during the day?

• Equal heating of land and sea

• The sea heating up faster than the land

• The land heating up faster than the sea

• The moon's gravitational pull

What is the direction of airflow in a sea breeze cycle?

• From east to west

• From land to sea

• From sea to land

• From north to south

What happens to the land and sea temperatures at night?

• Land cools slower than the sea

• Both cool at the same rate

• Sea cools faster than the land

• Land cools faster than the sea

During the night, where does the high pressure form in the land breeze cycle?

• Over the land

• Over the sea

• In the upper atmosphere

• At the equator

What is the main factor affecting local wind patterns?

• Altitude

• Humidity

• Latitude

• Pressure and temperature

When referring to wind, what is the correct way to describe its direction?

• By the temperature it carries

• By the speed it is moving

• By the direction it is coming from

• By the direction it is blowing towards