Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Why does earth have wind
A
the uneven heating of earth
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
The uneven heating of earth
5
Q
What are global winds
A
Winds that occur between different latitudes
6
Q
What are local winds
A
Small scale winds and influenced by geography
7
Q
How does a sea breeze work
A
Cool sinking air over the water replaces warm rising air over the land.
8
Q
When does a sea breeze happen
A
during the day
9
Q
How does a land breeze work
A
Cool sinking air over the land replaces warm rising air over the water.
10
Q
During a sea breeze where is the low pressure
A
The land
11
Q
During a land breeze where is the low pressure
A
the ocean
