2-3 Quizizz: Prevailing winds

How does wind blow on Earth?

• From high pressure toward low pressure latitudes

• From low pressure toward high pressure latitudes

• From East to West

Answer explanation

Wind blows from high pressure latitudes (like 30 north or south) towards low pressure latitudes (like the Equator or 60 north or south)

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Which image shows a LOW pressure system?

• A

• B

Answer explanation

Low pressure happens when molecules are farther apart (less dense) making air rise.

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The Equator has LOW pressure, what kind of climate can we predict?

• Dry deserts

• Humid rainforests

Answer explanation

Low pressure sends water into the atmosphere, forming clouds and precipitation. The Equator has a lot of rain that rainforests grow.

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Which prevailing winds are found at the poles?

• Westerlies Winds

• Easterlies Winds

• Trade Winds

Answer explanation

The Easterlies winds are found in the poles (Between 90 latitudes and 60 latitudes)

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The prevailing winds running from 30 to 60 degrees latitude are called:

• Easterlies

• Westerlies

• Trade winds

Answer explanation

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What is the direction of the trade winds?

• From the 30° latitudes toward the Equator (0°)

• From the Equator 0° toward the 30° latitudes

• From 30° toward the 60° latitudes

Answer explanation

The Trade winds blow from the 30 degree North and South latitudes toward the Equator.

They also blow East to West

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What prevailing winds pass through most of the United States?

• Trade Winds

• Westerlies Winds

• Easterlies Winds

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We can expect rain on Tuesday.

• Weather
• Climate

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The North and South Poles are usually cold and dry.

• Weather
• Climate

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Land closer to the equator is warmer on average

• weather

• climate

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