Coriolis Effect and Types of Wind

What causes the Coriolis effect?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The distance from the sun

• The shape of the Earth

• The Earth's magnetic field

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In which direction do winds curve in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect?

• To the left

• To the right

• Upward

• Downward

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What causes global winds to appear all over the world?

• Ocean currents

• Uneven heating of the Earth's surface

• Mountain ranges

• Human activities

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What is a common cause of both global and local winds?

• Ocean tides

• Uneven heating of the Earth's surface

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

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Which of the following is a characteristic of global winds?

• They are influenced by local geography

• They travel in a specific direction

• They are unpredictable

• They are caused by ocean currents

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What are the three types of global winds mentioned?

• Trade winds, westerlies, polar easterlies

• Sea breezes, land breezes, mountain winds

• Trade winds, sea breezes, polar winds

• Westerlies, mountain winds, polar easterlies

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What happens to the air at night to create a land breeze?

• The air over the water cools more quickly than the air over the land.

• The air over the land cools more quickly than the air over the water.

• The air over the land heats up more quickly than the air over the water.

• The air over the water heats up more quickly than the air over the land.

What is a valley breeze?

• Warm air moving down from the mountains.

• Cool air moving up from the valley.

• Warm air moving up from the valley.

• Cool air moving down from the mountains.

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What causes a mountain breeze at night?

• Warm air rising from the valley.

• Cold air sinking from the mountain peaks.

• Warm air moving down from the mountains.

• Cold air rising from the valley.

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What type of breeze occurs when cool air moves toward the water at night?

• Sea breeze

• Land breeze

• Valley breeze

• Mountain breeze

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