Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Why does the Earth have wind?
A
Uneven heating
2
Q
Are all winds on Earth the same?
A
No
3
Q
Are winds helpful or harmful?
A
Helpful
4
Q
What causes wind?
A
Uneven heating of Earth.
5
Q
What are global winds?
A
Winds that occur between different latitudes.
6
Q
What causes global winds.?
A
Earth’s tilt.
7
Q
What are local winds?
A
Small scale winds influenced by geography.
8
Q
How does a sea breeze work?
A
Cool sinking air over the water replaces warm rising air over the land.
9
Q
When does a sea breeze happen?
A
During the day.
10
Q
How does a Land breeze work?
A
Cool sinking air replaces warm rising air over the water.
11
Q
During a Sea breeze where is the low pressure?
A
Land.
12
Q
During a Land breeze where is the low pressure?
A
Ocean.
