Low pressure systems are characterized by

counterclockwise air flow and cloudy rainy weather

What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

the air pressure stays the same

Which statement correctly defines wind?

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

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

Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.

Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.

Land and water absorb and release the sun’s heat in different ways. One result of this is a sea breeze. Which statement is true of sea breezes?

They originate in the day and blow toward the land.

They originate in the day and blow toward the water.

They originate in the evening and blow toward the land.

They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.

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

unequal heating of the Earth by the sun

The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

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

the Earth to rotate on its axis

global winds and deep ocean currents to move in a curved path instead of a straight line.

How do differences in air pressure affect the movement of air?

Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Air always moves from areas of low altitudes to high altitudes.

Air always moves from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

Air always moves from east to west.

Which statement correctly describes the properties of cold air?

more dense and more pressure than warm air

less dense and less pressure than warm air

more dense and less pressure than warm air

less dense and more pressure than warm air

Why does warm air rise?

Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

Warm air is more dense than cooler air.

Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.

Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.

Meteorologist look at differences in air pressure when they are trying to predict the weather. Why do these differences occur?

The sun heats different places at different rates

Volcanoes add different amounts of heat & gas to the air in different places

Earth's rotation makes different places move at different speeds

Moon's gravity has a different strength at different places

At the seashore in the afternoon why do you feel a strong breeze coming in from the ocean?

Cool air over the ocean replaces warm air.

No clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean

Warm air replaces cool air that rises over land

The pounding waves generate air currents

Why does Seattle experience much less severe winters than Bismark?

The Pacific Ocean releases heat and keeps Seattle warmer.

Cold air masses settle away from bodies of water

It is warmer in the central part of the United States

Seattle is slightly closer to the sun in winter months.

Why does a sea breeze at the beach keep you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day?

warm air rising over land lets cooler air from the ocean blow in

cool air rising over land lets warm air from the ocean blow in

Similarities in temperature between land and water

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When warm air rises and cools high in the atmosphere and then sinks to the earth creates _________ currents

convection

surface

deep

precipitaiton

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Instruments used to measure air pressure are called

thermometers

hygrometers

hydrometers

barometers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Winds are caused by differences in

precipitation

humidity

air pressure

turbulence

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is one reason for which event?

hurricanes

Coriolis Effect

Earth's rotation

convection currents

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How far above sea level is called what?

temperature

altitude

greenhouse effect

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Global winds generally

are unpredictable

change directions day to day

blow from specific directions over long distances

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What causes winds?

differences in precipitation

differences in humidity

differences in air pressure

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Air Pressure & Wind

When warm air rises and cools high in the atmosphere and then sinks to the earth creates _________ currents

Instruments used to measure air pressure are called

Winds are caused by differences in

Warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is one reason for which event?

How far above sea level is called what?

Global winds generally

What causes winds?

What causes global winds to curve?

The _______________________________ is responsible for the weather, rain, or snow

Low pressure systems are characterized by

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