Understanding Wind and Weather Patterns

What is a characteristic of air as a fluid?

• It is always dry.

• It can only move from low to high pressure.

• It can be dry or humid.

• It does not affect local wind patterns.

What causes the change in wind direction from evening to morning near coastal areas?

• The rotation of the Earth.

• Temperature differences between land and sea.

• The presence of mountains.

• The Coriolis effect.

Which global wind pattern helps sailors move west?

• Jet streams

• Horse latitudes

• Doldrums

• Trade winds

What is the Coriolis effect responsible for?

• Changing the color of the sky

• Curving the path of winds

• Increasing the speed of winds

• Decreasing the temperature of winds

What is the main characteristic of horse latitudes?

• They are known for frequent thunderstorms.

• They are located at the poles.

• They are regions of high wind activity.

• They are areas with calm winds and little precipitation.

What is a characteristic of a cold front?

• It moves slowly and brings warm weather.

• It moves quickly and changes weather conditions.

• It remains stationary and does not affect weather.

• It only occurs in tropical regions.

What is a warm front known for?

• Causing thunderstorms.

• Being stationary.

• Moving slowly and bringing warm weather.

• Bringing cold weather quickly.

What is a stationary front?

• A front that moves rapidly.

• A front that does not move and can cause prolonged rain.

• A front that brings clear skies.

• A front that only occurs in winter.

In which direction do jet streams generally move?

• West to east

• South to north

• East to west

• North to south

What is the primary influence of jet streams on weather?

• They decrease ocean currents.

• They cause earthquakes.

• They influence weather patterns by moving air masses.

• They increase the Earth's rotation speed.