8.2 Patterns of Circulation in the Atmosphere

Multiple Choice

Why does air move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure in the atmosphere?

• Because of gravity

• Due to Earth's rotation

• Because of unequal heating of Earth's surface

• Because of the Coriolis effect

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about local and global winds?

• Local winds blow over short distances and are caused by smaller areas of uneven heating.

• Global winds occur due to differences in unequal heating between the poles and the equator.

• Local winds are always stronger than global winds.

• Temperatures at the poles are warmer than at the equator.

Fill in the Blanks

Jet streams are bands of high-speed wind that blow from ___ to ___.

Open Ended

How does the Coriolis Effect influence wind direction in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?