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Wind is caused by
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the rotation of the earth
a giant blow drying his hair
unequal heating of the Earth's surface
large clouds pushing against the air
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Air molecules always move from
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high to high pressure
high to low pressure
low to high pressure
low to low pressure
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Wind is caused by
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Air molecules always move from
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Without wind, we would have no weather
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High pressure areas are associated with
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Low pressure is associated with
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The Coriolis effect causes wind to
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Winds in the Northern hemisphere curve to the
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Winds in the Southern hemisphere curve to the
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Winds that travel long distances and follow distinct patterns are called
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Winds that travel short distances and are caused by temperature absorption or geography
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The easterlies that lie on each side of the equator and were often used for trade in the age of exploration are called the
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These winds are composed of colder air and travel from east to west in both the northern and southern hemisphere
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This high-speed wind is located in the upper troposphere and is often used by pilots to make trips from west to east shorter
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We live within this wind belt which causes our weather to move from west to east
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At 30 degrees north and south, there is a 'dead zone' with very little wind due to constant high pressure. It is called the
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At the equator, constant low pressure from the converging tradewinds causes a 'dead zone' of little or no wind called the
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During the day, sand heats quicker than water causing an area of low pressure. The breeze will blow from the water towards the land to fill the void. This is called a
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At night, water cools more slowly than sand causing an area of low pressure. The breeze will blow in from the land to fill the void over the water. This is called a
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Which correctly describes the water cycle?
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The change of water vapor (gas) into a liquid such as clouds, dew, or frost is called
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Liquid water changes to a gaseous form when energy is added by the sun (radiation)
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During infiltration or percolation, water seeps into the ground. This is called
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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all types of
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When water evaporates from the leaves of plants this is called
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Clouds are classified by
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The stem Alto - indicates what type of cloud?
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The stem Cirro- indicates a cloud in the
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A nimbostratus cloud would be
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Stratocumulus clouds would be
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Cumulonimbus clouds bring what type of weather?
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What type of cloud is pictured
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What type of cloud is pictured?
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What type of cloud is pictured? *Hint - these are thinner clouds indicating they may not be LOW-level clouds
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What type of cloud is pictured? Hint* the sun shining through the clouds indicates that they are thin and high
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What type of cloud is pictured?
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What type of cloud is pictured?
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What type of cloud is pictured?
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What type of cloud is pictured?
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What type of cloud is pictured? *Hint - these clouds are very thin which indicates they are high altitude
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Cumulonimbus clouds bring what type of weather?
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Which cloud indicates a change in the weather may be coming?
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Which cloud is the "fair weather cloud"
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What drives the water cycle?
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The temperature at which water vapor will condense into liquid is called
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Who was the dictator of Russia after World War 1 and during World War 2?
