Wind Systems and Weather Phenomena Quiz

What is the primary cause of the wind system's genesis?

• Pressure difference

• Temperature difference

• Altitude difference

• Humidity difference

According to Ferrel's Law, how are winds deflected in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Straight down

• To the right

• In a circular motion

• To the left

What type of wind blows from sub-tropical high to equatorial low pressure?

• Polar Winds

• Trade Winds

• Westerlies

• Seasonal Winds

What is a characteristic of seasonal winds?

• They blow continuously in one direction

• They reverse direction every 6 months

• They are always strong

• They occur only in winter

What is the jet stream?

• A type of thunderstorm

• A seasonal wind

• A strong and rapidly moving air circulation

• A type of cyclone

How does air circulate in a cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Anticlockwise

• In a zigzag pattern

• Clockwise

• Straight up

What is a defining feature of thunderstorms?

• They are weak and harmless

• They occur only at night

• They produce lightning

• They are always accompanied by snow

What is the maximum wind speed that tornadoes can exceed?

• 150 km per hour

• 200 km per hour

• 320 km per hour

• 400 km per hour

What causes a tornado to develop?

• Low temperatures

• Wind variations with height

• High humidity levels

• Stable air conditions

What is the term for the center of low pressure surrounded by closed isobars?

• Anticyclone

• Thunderstorm

• Cyclone

• Tornado