Cooler air sinks. Warmer air rises. When discussing weather, an area of cooler sinking air could be described by labeling the area as: *

a.High pressure
b.Low pressure

c.Rainy and stormy
d.a hurricane

An ocean current is the movement of water in the ocean. Which choice below describes what will happen if an area of cool ocean water encounters and area of warm ocean water? *

The two areas would mix vigorously.

a.The cooler water moves over the warm water because the cooler water is less dense.
b.The cooler water moves under the warm water because the cooler water is more dense.
c.The warmer water moves under the cooler water because the warmer water is less dense.

During the day, some areas near coastlines (near the ocean) experience a sea breeze. A sea breeze occurs when the wind is blowing from the ocean on to the land. Which choice below describes what cause the sea breeze?

a.The land heats quicker than the water which results in warm air over the water rushing onto the land.
b.The land heats slower than the water which results in cool air over the water rushing onto the land.

c.The water heats slower than the land which results in warm air over the water rushing onto the land.
d.The water heats slower than the land which results in cool air over the water rushing onto the land.