Practice Local Winds (9.1.5.2) - ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION AND WEATHER SYSTEMS

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define land breeze.
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Think about temperature differences at night.
Question 2.
What causes sea breezes?
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Remember the temperature of land vs sea.
3Question 3.
What is the main cause of local winds?
- Pressure differences
- Humidity
- Wind direction
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Consider what creates pressure variations in an area.
4Question 4.
True or False: Valley breezes occur at night.
- True
- False
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Remember the timing of breezes in relation to temperature changes.
Question 5.
Analyze how a local wind pattern might change in the scenario of urbanization near coastal regions.
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Think about temperature changes and building materials affecting heat absorption.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of local winds on agriculture in a region.
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Consider how these winds bring moisture or heat to crops.

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