Test: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Front

Which of the following occurs when wind blows across the ocean's surface, pushing water away from an area? Options: upwelling, surface current, density current, salinity current

Back

upwelling

Front

__________ is the movement of wind and water to right or left that is caused by Earth's rotation.

Back

Coriolis Effect

Front

The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Back

wind

Front

What causes air to flow? Options: Differences in pressure, Differences in humidity, Differences in volume

Back

Differences in pressure

Front

An increase in ocean salinity can change the ______ and create a current.

Back

the density of water

Front

True or False: All of the ocean water on Earth has the same salinity.

Back

False

Front

______________ is the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another.

Back

convection

Front

True or False: Global winds flow in a curved path.

Back

True

Front

Which describes events that contribute to local and global wind patterns? Options: The air pressure around Earth is consistent., The Sun’s energy heats Earth evenly., Warm air sinks and cool air rises., Unequal heating of Earth causes differences in air pressure.

Back

Unequal heating of Earth causes differences in air pressure.

Front

What are the three global wind systems?

Back

Polar easterlies, prevailing westerlies, trade winds