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Answer Key For Wind in Earth’s Atmosphere
Wind in the Earth’s Atmosphere
1. Areas of low-pressure usually have cloudy weather. (Will be on next test)
2. High pressure means good weather because_the air masses sink, making it
difficult for clouds to form. (Will be on next test)
3. Sea and land breeze are caused because the land heats and cools more quickly than
water.
4. The Coriolis effect caused by the Earth’s rotation(Need to Add on Study Guide).
5. The westerlies are responsible for the movement of much of the weather across the
United States and Canada.
6. The air above the equator rises because it is low density and low pressure.
(Will be on next test)
7. Cold air has more molecules occupying a cubic centimeter of space than warm air;
therefore, it has high pressure(Will be on next test).
8. When cool, dense air from over the water flows inland, it’s called sea breeze.
9. The air flow of air caused by differences in heating and the Coriolis effect creates
distinct wind patterns on Earth’s surface.
10.Not all areas on the Earth’s surface receive the same amount of radiation because
Earth’s surface is curved.