Wind in the Atmosphere

What is the fundamental cause of air circulation in Earth's atmosphere?

• ocean currents

• Earth's gravity

• Earth's magnetic field

• energy from the sun

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Which of the following is a zone of weak, variable winds located at 30 degrees N. and 30 degrees S. latitude

• jet streams

• local winds

• doldrums

• horse latitudes

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Which of the following is the direct source for these winds and currents?

• the uneven heating of Earth by the sun

• the Coriolis effect

• the rotation of Earth

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Which term best describes the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure?

• wind

• doldrums

• currents

• horse latitudes

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Rock and water absorb and release heat differently, causing localized air pressure differences. Which statement is true of land breeze?

• they originate in the day and blow toward the water

• they originate in the evening and blow toward the water

• they originate in evening adn blow towards land

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The global movement of air occurs in convection cells. In general, how does air move?

• from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure

• from areas of lower pressures to areas of higher pressures

• from ares of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature

• from areas of lower temperatures to areas of higher tempeture

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Bill measures the wind speed every day for 7 weeks.

How many of the 7 weeks experience average wind speeds greater than 7.9 km/h?

• 4 weeks

• 5 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 7 weeks

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These convection cells create both high and low pressure belts. Where in the preceding diagram are the low pressure belts located?

• A, D, G

• B, D, F

• C, D, E

• D, E, F, G

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The air above Earth's surface is at different temperatures. What is responsible for this difference in temperature?

• the sun

• the moon

• landforms

• Earth's rotation

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Land and water absorb and release the su'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

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