Due 11/1/24/Experience 2 Global Patterns of Atmospheric Movement

What causes the formation of wind on Earth?

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun

• The rotation of the Earth around the sun

• The Earth's magnetic field

What happens to warm air at the equator?

• It sinks towards the Earth's surface

• It rises and moves towards the poles

• It remains stationary

• It moves directly to the west

Which effect is responsible for the deflection of wind patterns due to Earth's rotation?

• Greenhouse effect

• Coriolis effect

• Doppler effect

• Butterfly effect

What are the "doldrums"?

• Areas of high wind speed near the poles

• Regions of calm winds near the equator

• Strong winds in the mid-latitudes

• Cold air masses over the oceans

What are the "horse latitudes" known for?

• Strong, consistent winds

• Calm and light winds

• Frequent thunderstorms

• High humidity

Which wind belt is characterized by winds blowing from the east to the west in the polar regions?

• Trade winds

• Prevailing westerlies

• Polar easterlies

• Jet stream

What would happen to global wind patterns if the Earth did not spin?

• Winds would blow in a straight line from the equator to the poles

• Winds would blow in a circular pattern around the equator

• Winds would not exist

• Winds would blow from the poles to the equator

What is the primary cause of the jet stream?

• The Earth's magnetic field

• Temperature differences between the equator and the poles

• Ocean currents

• The gravitational pull of the sun

Which wind belt is responsible for the trade winds?

• Polar easterlies

• Prevailing westerlies

• Tropical easterlies

• Jet stream

What is the main reason cooler air sinks?

• It is denser than warm air

• It is lighter than warm air

• It is pushed down by the sun's rays

• It is attracted by the Earth's magnetic field