Understanding Global Atmospheric Circulation

What is the primary reason for the constant changes in our weather?

• Landforms

• Solar flares

• Atmospheric circulation

• Ocean currents

Which type of atmospheric cell is found at the poles?

• Polar cells

• Ferrel cells

• Equatorial cells

• Hadley cells

What type of weather conditions does the UK experience due to its location?

• Constantly warm

• Variety of conditions

• Cold and icy

• Dry and arid

Why are deserts typically found at 30 degrees latitude?

• Cold ocean currents

• Low atmospheric pressure

• High atmospheric pressure

• Heavy rainfall

What natural feature is created by high heat and moisture at the equator?

• Mountains

• Tropical rainforests

• Tundra regions

• Savannahs

How does the Earth's rotation affect the movement of ground winds?

• It stops them

• It reverses their direction

• It speeds them up

• It curves them

What happens to pressure belts during the summer?

• They stay the same

• They move north

• They disappear

• They move south

What global weather phenomenon do atmospheric circulation cells help generate?

• Heatwaves

• Hurricanes

• Fog

• Blizzards