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Winds are named based on different factors. How are winds usually named?
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
the sun
Earth’s rotation
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
easterlies
the horse latitudes
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
Which of the following describes the general pattern of winds near the equator?
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
the sun
Earth’s rotation
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
easterlies
the horse latitudes
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
Rock and water absorb and release heat differently, causing localized air pressure differences. One result of these differences is land breezes. Which statement is true of land breezes?
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
the sun
Earth’s rotation
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
easterlies
the horse latitudes
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
The air above Earth’s surface is at different temperatures. What is responsible for this difference in temperature?
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
the sun
Earth’s rotation
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
easterlies
the horse latitudes
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
The Coriolis effect greatly affects the paths of air circulation on Earth. What causes the Coriolis effect?
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
the sun
Earth’s rotation
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
easterlies
the horse latitudes
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
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?
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
the sun
Earth’s rotation
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
easterlies
the horse latitudes
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
The global movement of air occurs in convection cells. In general, how does air move?
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
the sun
Earth’s rotation
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
easterlies
the horse latitudes
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
Differences in air pressure drive the global wind systems on Earth. Which term describes polar winds that blow from east to west?
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
the sun
Earth’s rotation
Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
easterlies
the horse latitudes
Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
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