Wind Flashcards

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1
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How is Wind caused

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Wind is caused by uneven heating of the Earths surface makes for high and low pressure.

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Air Pressure

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The Weight of the air

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3
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Define Wind

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Air in motion

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4
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Doldrum

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An area of no wind

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5
Q

Barometer

A

Pressure on a liquid

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6
Q

Westerlies

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Wind that travels across the Atlantic and returns home from West to East.

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7
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Trade Winds

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They are prevailing winds found in the tropics

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