Unit 5.3 Global Winds and Ocean Currents

How is wind named?

• From the direction which they blow to.
• From the direction which they come from.
• From the Department of Atmospheric Affairs 
• By the amount of air pressure. 

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Which of the following is true of hot air?

• It is more dense
• It is heavier
• It has more air pressure 
• It is lighter and less dense 

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Which is true of cold air?

• It is lighter and more dense
• It is heavier and less air pressure
• It is heavier and more air pressure
• It is less dense and has less air pressure. 

How does wind move?

• From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.
• From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
• From areas of high temperature to areas of low tempreture 
• From areas of low temperature to areas of high temperature

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Which one is a sea breeze?

• The one on the right?
• The one on the left?
• Neither
• Both

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When the water is cooler than the land at day, what kind of local wind do you have? 

• Land breeze
• Sea Breeze

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When the water is warmer than the land, in the evening, what kind of breeze do you get? 

• Sea Breeze
• Land Breeze 

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Which global wind belt is found at letter A?

• Polar Easterlies 
• Prevailing Westerlies 
• Tradewinds
• Doldrums 

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Which global wind belt is found at letter B?

• Polar Easterlies
• Prevailing Westerlies 
• Doldrums
• Tradewinds 

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What type of global wind is found at letter D?

• Doldrums
• Prevailing Westerlies 
• Polar Easterlies 
• Tradewinds 

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