Pre-Quiz Warm Up 1/16

What is the primary cause of global atmospheric movement?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

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

• The Earth's magnetic field

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

• They have no effect on climate

• They distribute heat around the planet, influencing climate

• They only affect the climate near the equator

• They cool the atmosphere globally

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What is the Coriolis effect and how does it influence atmospheric movement?

• It is the effect of gravity on the atmosphere, causing air to move straight

• It is the deflection of moving air due to Earth's rotation, influencing wind patterns

• It is the effect of the Sun's gravity on the atmosphere

• It is the warming of the atmosphere by the Sun

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Which of the following best explains how pressure systems influence local weather?

• High-pressure systems bring stormy weather

• Low-pressure systems are associated with clear skies

• High-pressure systems are associated with clear skies and calm weather

• Pressure systems have no effect on local weather

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How do jet streams influence local weather patterns?

• They have no effect on local weather

• They bring warm weather to polar regions

• They can steer weather systems and influence temperature and precipitation

• They only affect weather at the equator

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Which of the following describes the process of convection in the atmosphere?

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a circulation pattern

• Air moves in a straight line from high to low pressure

• Air remains stationary and does not move

• Warm air sinks and cool air rises, creating a circulation pattern

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What role does the Sun play in the formation of pressure systems?

• It causes uniform pressure across the globe

• It heats the Earth's surface unevenly, leading to the formation of high and low pressure systems

• It cools the Earth's surface, preventing pressure systems from forming

• It has no role in the formation of pressure systems

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a low-pressure system?

• Clear skies and calm weather

• Stormy weather and strong winds

• High temperatures and dry conditions

• Cold temperatures and snow

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