Global Winds 1

Which statement correctly defines wind? (Select 2)

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

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

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

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

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Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?

• the moon

• the sun

• the rotation of the Earth

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The process in which hot air rises and cool air sinks is called...

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• magnetism

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Why does warm air rise?

• Warm air is more dense than cooler air.

• Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

• Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.

• Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.

The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend due to the...

• coriolis effect

• doldrums

• trade winds

• prevailing westerlies

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Winds that blow from 30⁰ latitude to the equator are called...

• prevailing westerlies

• polar easterlies

• trade winds

• horse latitudes

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Winds that blow from 30⁰ latitude to 60⁰ latitude are called...

• polar easterlies

• prevailing westerlies

• trade winds

• doldrums

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Winds that blow from the North and South pole toward 60⁰ latitude are called...

• trade winds

• westerlies

• polar easterlies

• horse latitudes

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Cooler air sinks at 30⁰ latitude causing a windless area known as...

• doldrums

• horse latitudes

• polar easterlies

• prevailing westerlies

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Which global winds move FROM the east to the west?

• Doldrums

• Horse Latitudes

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies

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