Convection Currents & Coriolis Effect TEST

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What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

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What causes the playground pavement to be hotter than the grassy area?

Back

The phenomenon is primarily due to both Earth's curve and soil heating faster than water.

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In which direction does weather move and the Earth rotate?

Back

Weather moves from west to east, which is also the direction of Earth's rotation.

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What causes wind?

Back

Wind is caused by the movement of high pressure to low pressure.

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

Back

Global winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances.

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What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects (like wind) caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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How does the Coriolis effect influence wind patterns?

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The Coriolis effect causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to curve to the right and winds in the Southern Hemisphere to curve to the left.

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What is the difference between local winds and global winds?

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Local winds are winds that blow over short distances, while global winds blow over long distances and are influenced by the Earth's rotation.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a local wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day.