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Most solar energy that reaches Earth’s atmosphere is
durring the day
Coriolis effect.
because warm air is less dense than cold air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
Warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles.
absorbed by Earth's surface.
convection
land breeze
Temperatures over the land at night are lower than those over the water. Which event is caused by this temperature difference?
durring the day
Coriolis effect.
because warm air is less dense than cold air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
Warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles.
absorbed by Earth's surface.
convection
land breeze
In the Northern Hemisphere, winds traveling north appear to curve to the east because of the
durring the day
Coriolis effect.
because warm air is less dense than cold air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
Warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles.
absorbed by Earth's surface.
convection
land breeze
What causes differences in air pressure around the Earth?
durring the day
Coriolis effect.
because warm air is less dense than cold air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
Warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles.
absorbed by Earth's surface.
convection
land breeze
Which of these MOST likely causes winds to blow on Earth?
durring the day
Coriolis effect.
because warm air is less dense than cold air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
Warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles.
absorbed by Earth's surface.
convection
land breeze
Why does warm air rise and cold air sink?
durring the day
Coriolis effect.
because warm air is less dense than cold air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
Warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles.
absorbed by Earth's surface.
convection
land breeze
When does the land heat faster than the surface of the sea?
durring the day
Coriolis effect.
because warm air is less dense than cold air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
Warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles.
absorbed by Earth's surface.
convection
land breeze
By which method does most thermal energy in the atmosphere circulate?
durring the day
Coriolis effect.
because warm air is less dense than cold air
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
Warm air rises at the equator and cool air sinks at the poles.
absorbed by Earth's surface.
convection
land breeze
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