Wind Sci Show Video and Qsts

What primarily causes wind?

• Earth's magnetic field

• Air moving from high to low pressure areas

• Air moving from low to high pressure areas

• Gravitational forces from the moon

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What percentage of the air is nitrogen?

• 21%

• 4%

• 78%

• 1%

What percentage of the air is oxygen?

• 4%

• 1%

• 21%

• 78%

What is the main component of air?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

What happens when air warms up?

• It rises and decreases pressure

• It sinks and increases pressure

• It remains stable and unchanged

• It condenses and forms clouds

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Why are low pressure systems often associated with bad weather?

• They bring in drier air

• They are associated with high temperatures

• They can lead to unstable, stormy conditions

• They push out cooler air

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How does air pressure affect weather?

• Higher air pressure leads to stormy weather

• Lower air pressure is associated with clear skies

• Lower air pressure can lead to stormy conditions

• Air pressure has no effect on weather

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What usually accompanies a high pressure system?

• Clear skies

• High humidity

• Rainy conditions

• Stormy weather

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How does wind try to reach equilibrium?

• By increasing the temperature difference

• By moving from colder to warmer areas

• By staying stationary

• By moving from high to low pressure areas

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What effect does the Earth's rotation have on wind?

• It increases wind speed uniformly

• It decreases air pressure

• It has no effect

• It deflects the direction of winds

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