Wind Test Prep

Which diagram shows the correct movement between air pressure areas.

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How are local winds and global winds different from each other?

• local winds blow over a long distance and in the same direction, global winds blow over a short distance and in any direction.
• global winds blow over a long distance and in the same direction, local winds blow over a short distance and in any direction.
• local winds blow over a short distance and in the same direction, global winds blow over a long distance and in any direction.
• global winds blow over a short distance and in the same direction, local winds blow over a long distance and in any direction.

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What direction are Global winds moving across the North America?

• From East to West
• From West to East
• From South to North

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The picture below shows a place where air currents will occur due to uneven heating of the Earth. Which description best describes the movement of the air.

• straight down over the land
• from the land toward the sea
• straight up above the sea
• from the sea toward the land

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Suppose your are going to sail a sailboat from Savannah, Georgia to London, England across the Atlantic ocean. Which winds would help speed up your trip? Why?

• Trade winds because they blow from East to West
• Polar Easterlies because they blow from West to East
• Westerlies because they blow from East to West
• Westerlies because they blow from West to East
• Trade winds because they blow from West to East

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Local winds differ from global winds because they

• are caused by unequal heating within a small area.
• are caused by differences in cloud cover.
• are due to unequal rainfall.
• are not influenced by air masses.

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The doldrums are characterized by

• high pressure.
• heavy air
• very weak winds
• cool temperatures

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Which model best describes the movement of coastal air during the day?

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Select the best statement for box 1

• warm air rises over land

• sea breeze moves inland as a mesoscale cold front

• cumuli develop and move seaward

• cool air sinks over water

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Select the best statement for box 5

• warm air rises over land

• sea breeze moves inland as a mesoscale cold front

• cumuli develop and move seaward

• cool air sinks over water

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