Ch.6 Air Pressure & Winds Test Review

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What are the Trade Winds?

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The Trade Winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, typically found between the equator and 30 degrees latitude.

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Where is air pressure greater?

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Air pressure is greater at the bottom of the mountain due to the weight of the air above.

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What is the standard atmospheric pressure?

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The standard atmospheric pressure is 1013.25 mb.

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What kind of weather is usually associated with low pressure?

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Low pressure usually brings stormy weather.

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How are wind belts named?

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Wind belts are named according to where they come from.

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What are the Westerlies?

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The Westerlies are winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes, typically between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

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What are Polar Easterlies?

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Polar Easterlies are cold winds that blow from the east near the poles, typically found at latitudes above 60 degrees.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, affecting wind and ocean currents.

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What is the relationship between air pressure and altitude?

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As altitude increases, air pressure decreases due to the lower density of air at higher elevations.

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What is a high-pressure system?

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A high-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually associated with clear skies and calm weather.