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There are several major global wind systems on Earth. Which term describes tropical winds that blow from east to west?
trade winds
the sun
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
Earth’s rotation
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
the horse latitudes
easterlies
The air above Earth’s surface is at different temperatures. What is responsible for this difference in temperature?
trade winds
the sun
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
Earth’s rotation
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
the horse latitudes
easterlies
Land and water absorb and release the sun’s heat in different ways. One result of this is a sea breeze. Which statement is true of sea breezes?
trade winds
the sun
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
Earth’s rotation
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
the horse latitudes
easterlies
Some characteristic types of wind result where global pressure belts meet. Which of the following is a zone of weak, variable winds located at 30°N and 30°S latitude?
trade winds
the sun
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
Earth’s rotation
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
the horse latitudes
easterlies
Which of the following describes the general pattern of winds near the equator?
trade winds
the sun
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
Earth’s rotation
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
the horse latitudes
easterlies
Differences in air pressure drive the global wind systems on Earth. Which term describes polar winds that blow from east to west?
trade winds
the sun
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
Earth’s rotation
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
the horse latitudes
easterlies
The Coriolis effect greatly affects the paths of air circulation on Earth. What causes the Coriolis effect?
trade winds
the sun
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
Earth’s rotation
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
the horse latitudes
easterlies
Winds are named based on different factors. How are winds usually named?
trade winds
the sun
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
Earth’s rotation
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
the horse latitudes
easterlies
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