Earth's Climate Practice

1. What creates wind and ocean currents on Earth?

• a. Gravity
• b. Weather
• c. Uneven heating by the sun
• d. Even heating by the sun

2. How does wind blow on Earth surface?

• a. From low to high pressure
• b. From high to low pressure
• c. From north to south always
• d. From the equator towards the poles always

3. What phenomenon is responsible for the spinning of wind currents that move north and south?

• a. Convection Currents
• b. The Coriolis Effect
• c. Earth’s Gravity
• d. The seasons

4. Which of the following does NOT influence ocean currents?

• a. Wind
• b. Temperature
• c. Density
• d. Sea animals

5. Surface currents are most often caused by:

• a. Uneven heating by the sun
• b. Wind (moving air)
• c. Differences in density of water
• d. The Coriolis Effect