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Bill Nye Wind Worksheet Questions and Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+ What is wind? Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. How does wind form? Wind forms due to the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, causing differences in air pressur...

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Bill Nye Wind Worksheet Questions and
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What is wind?


✔✔Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.




How does wind form?


✔✔Wind forms due to the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, causing differences in air

pressure.




What are the main factors that affect wind speed?


✔✔Wind speed is affected by pressure differences, the Coriolis effect, and surface roughness.




What instrument is used to measure wind speed?


✔✔An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.




What are the primary types of winds?


✔✔The primary types of winds are local winds, global winds, and trade winds.




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, How do mountains affect wind patterns?


✔✔Mountains can block or redirect wind, causing variations in local wind patterns, such as

creating rain shadows.




What role does the Coriolis effect play in wind movement?


✔✔The Coriolis effect causes wind to curve as it moves across the Earth's surface due to the

planet's rotation.




What is the difference between a sea breeze and a land breeze?


✔✔A sea breeze occurs when cooler air from the sea moves inland during the day, while a land

breeze happens when cooler air moves from the land to the sea at night.




What is a jet stream?


✔✔A jet stream is a fast-flowing ribbon of air located high in the atmosphere that influences

weather patterns.




How does wind contribute to weather changes?


✔✔Wind helps to distribute heat and moisture across the Earth, which can lead to changes in

weather conditions.

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