4.4.2 - Winds and Wind Systems
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What is wind?
💡 Hint: Think about where air moves from.
Name one type of global wind.
💡 Hint: Remember the terms we've learned!
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What causes wind to form?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the sun heats the Earth.
True or False: Global winds include sea breezes.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions we've discussed.
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Describe how wind patterns might differ between a coastal city and an inland city.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of land versus water heating.
How might the Coriolis effect impact our weather forecasting?
💡 Hint: Think about how the Earth's rotation influences moving air.
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