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Wind In The Atmosphere.
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Differences in air pressure drive the global wind systems on Earth. Which term describes polar winds that blow from east to west?
a) westerlies
b) easterlies
c) jet streams
d) trade winds
The global movement of air occurs in convection cells. In general, how does air move?
a) from areas of lower pressure to areas of higher pressure
b) from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
c) from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature
d) from areas of lower temperature to areas of higher temperature
Air circulates in Earth’s atmosphere. Which of the following is the fundamental cause of air circulation in Earth’s atmosphere?
a) ocean currents
b) Earth’s gravity
c) energy from the sun
d) Earth’s magnetic field
Winds are named based on different factors. How are winds usually named?
a) Winds are usually named based on their altitude.
b) Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.
c) Winds are usually named based on their strength.
d) Winds are usually named based on the direction in which they are blowing.
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?
a) They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
b) They originate in the day and blow toward the water.
c) They originate in the evening and blow toward the land.
d) They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
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?
a) jet streams
b) local winds
c) the doldrums
d) the horse latitudes
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?
a) They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
b) They originate in the day and blow toward the water.
c) They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
d) They originate in the evening and blow toward the land.
The Coriolis effect greatly affects the paths of air circulation on Earth. What causes the Coriolis effect?
a) Earth’s rotation
b) the sun
c) the moon
d) Earth’s revolution
The air above Earth’s surface is at different temperatures. What is responsible for this difference in temperature?
a) the moon
b) landforms
c) Earth’s rotation
d) the sun
Which of the following describes the general pattern of winds near the equator?
a) Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region of mostly low air pressure.
b) Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region where low and high air pressure atmospheric bands come together.
c) Winds are generally strong because the equator is a region where low and high air pressure atmospheric bands come together.
d) Winds are generally strong because the equator is a region of mostly high air pressure.
There are several major global wind systems on Earth. Which term describes tropical winds that blow from east to west?
a) trade winds
b) easterlies
c) westerlies
d) jet streams
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