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Temperature, Air Pressure & Wind
Lightning Turbine Field
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Stormling — Temperature, Air Pressure & Wind Lightning Turbine Field
Hi!
I'm Stormling.
Welcome to Lightning Turbine Field!
Will you help me investigate temperature, air pressure & wind?
The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.
Let's check the evidence!
The Sun heats Earth's surface unevenly.
Air temperatures and air pressure can differ from place to place.
What helps drive wind?
- A. A map's frame
- B. Differences in air pressure
- C. Cloud color alone
The answer is B: Differences in air pressure
Pressure differences help drive wind.
In a simplified surface model, air moves from higher toward lower pressure;
real winds are influenced by other factors too.
That clue helps us make sense of this place.
Pressure differences help drive wind.
In a simplified surface model, air moves from higher toward lower pressure;
real winds are influenced by other factors too.
How is the surface heated?
- A. Unevenly
- B. Exactly equally everywhere
- C. Only oceans receive sunlight
The answer is A: Unevenly
The Sun heats Earth's surface unevenly.
Air temperatures and air pressure can differ from place to place.
Hmm...
how does that connect to our first clue?
Our diagram places higher pressure west and lower pressure east.
Its simple arrow points east.
This is a model prediction, not a complete forecast for every place.
Which direction fits our simple diagram?
- A. Toward the west
- B. Straight underground
- C. Toward the east
The answer is C: Toward the east
Our diagram places higher pressure west and lower pressure east.
Its simple arrow points east.
This is a model prediction, not a complete forecast for every place.
Nice investigating!
You've been following the evidence.
Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.
The Sun heats Earth's surface unevenly.
Pressure differences help drive wind.
Our diagram places higher pressure west and lower pressure east.
You're ready to explore Lightning Turbine Field with me!
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