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