Winds of the World

In the cartoon show, when a character spins a ball on a string and it curves as it flies off, what is this an example of?

• The effect of cartoon physics on wind patterns

• The deflection of moving objects when they are viewed in a rotating reference frame

• The direct path of wind from the character's hand to the ball

• The name of the calmest part of the cartoon's atmosphere

Answer explanation

This is an example of the deflection of moving objects when they are viewed in a rotating reference frame.

In the cartoon series, sailors often rely on certain winds for their trade routes. What are these winds called?

• Winds that blow from the poles to the equator

• Winds that sailors relied on for trade routes

• Strong, gusty winds that cause storms

• Winds that only occur during the daytime

Answer explanation

The winds that sailors rely on for trade routes are called trade winds.

In the cartoon 'Polar Express', where would you likely find the polar easterlies?

• Near the equator

• In the tropical regions

• Close to the poles

• In the horse latitudes

Answer explanation

In the cartoon 'Polar Express', the polar easterlies are likely found close to the poles.

In the cartoon 'SpongeBob SquarePants', if SpongeBob decides to sail near the equator, he might encounter the doldrums. What are the doldrums?

• Areas with very strong winds

• Regions near the equator where the winds are calm

• The fastest winds found at high altitudes

• Cold winds that come from the polar regions

Answer explanation

The doldrums refer to regions near the equator where the winds are calm. They are characterized by a lack of wind and can cause sailing ships to become stuck. This is the correct choice.

In the cartoon series, why are the horse latitudes in the sea voyage of the characters so named?

• Because horses used to be transported across these areas in the cartoon

• They are named after the horse-shaped clouds found there in the cartoon

• The winds are as fast as a galloping horse in the cartoon

• It is a mythological reference to ancient horse gods in the cartoon

Answer explanation

The horse latitudes in the cartoon series are named because horses used to be transported across these areas.

In a cartoon, a character throws a ball while standing in the Northern Hemisphere. Due to the Coriolis effect, what happens to the ball?

• It moves straight without any deflection

• It deflects to the left

• It deflects to the right

• It moves in a circular pattern

Answer explanation

Due to the Coriolis effect, the ball deflects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.

In the cartoon series, when the characters are sailing from America to Europe, which winds do they rely on for their journey?

• Polar easterlies

• Trade winds

• Westerlies

• Doldrums

Answer explanation

The characters rely on the westerlies for their journey from America to Europe. These winds blow from west to east and are ideal for sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.

In the cartoon 'Sailing Adventures', what is the name of the region where the characters often get stuck due to lack of wind?

• The roaring forties

• The screaming sixties

• The calm equator

• The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Answer explanation

In the cartoon 'Sailing Adventures', the region where the characters often get stuck due to lack of wind is called The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).