Earth's Atmosphere and Global Winds KC

What is the time when the Sun's direct rays strike the equator resulting in day and night of equal length?

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Summer Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

Which winds associated with the Earth’s rotation deflect a freely-moving object to the right in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Trade Winds

• Polar Easterlies

• Coriolis Force

What is a global area of calm winds called?

• Revolution

• Jet Stream

• Doldrums

• Global Winds

What is the world-wide system of winds that transfers heat between tropical and polar regions?

• Jet Stream

• Global Winds

• Coriolis Force

• Radiation

At what altitude does the jet stream develop and move as a winding road across the US?

• 20,000-25,000 feet

• 35,000-40,000 feet

• 30,000-35,000 feet

• 25,000-30,000 feet

Which global winds flow from the poles and move to the west?

• Trade Winds

• Coriolis Force

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies

Which global winds move toward the poles and appear to curve to the east?

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies

• Coriolis Force

• Global Winds

By what method does the Sun heat the Earth?

• Radiation

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Coriolis Force

What is the movement of the Earth revolving around the Sun?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Equinox

• Solstice

When is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox