Weather, WInd & Atmosphere and Pressure

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

• the moon
• the sun
• the Earth's surface
• the rotation of the Earth

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The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

• the Earth to rotate on its axis

• Trade winds to blow from the East

• global winds to move in a curved path instead of a straight line

• Convection currents to form weather systems

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In which direction do the westerlies flow?

• from east to west

• from west to east

• from north to south

• from south to north

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Which global winds are found at the poles? 

• Polar Westerlies
• Prevailing Easterlies
• Polar Easterlies
• Trade Winds

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The tropical winds running that blow from east to west near the Equator are called the

• subtropical westerlies

• polar westerlies

• trade winds

• polar winds

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Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• Insolation 

Which term best describes how the earth's atmosphere is heated?

• Spirally
• Unevenly
• Circularly
• Kinetically

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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
• a storm is approaching
• cool air rising over land lets warm air from the ocean blow in
• Similarities in temperature between land and water

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What kind of breeze would you expect to sea in this picture?

• sea breeze
• land breeze
• no breeze

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What kind of breeze do you expect to see in this picture?

• sea breeze
• land breeze
• no breeze

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