Global Winds

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What kind of breeze is this and when would it form? Options: Land breeze - daytime, Land breeze - nighttime, Sea breeze - daytime, Sea breeze - nighttime

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Land breeze - nighttime

Front

Which global winds are found at the poles? Options: Polar Westerlies, Prevailing Easterlies, Polar Easterlies, Trade Winds

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Polar Easterlies

Front

Which global winds directly affect weather in the U.S.? Options: Trade Winds, Prevailing Westerlies, Polar Easterlies, Doldrums

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Prevailing Westerlies

Front

What type of winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?

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global winds

Front

Which statement correctly defines wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Front

Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?

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the sun

Front

What is the initial source for global winds and convection in the atmosphere?

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unequal heating of the Earth by the sun

Front

The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

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global winds and surface currents to move in a curved path instead of a straight line

Front

Which diagram shows the formation of a land breeze?

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diagram X

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Which diagram shows the formation of a sea breeze?

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diagram Y