AQA Hazards - Global Circulation Patterns

What is the main cause of global circulation?

• The rotation of the Earth

• Differential heating of the Earth's surface

• The presence of oceans

• The Coriolis effect

Which part of the Earth receives the most concentrated solar radiation?

• The poles

• The equator

• 40° latitude

• 60° latitude

What is the term used to describe the reflectivity of the Earth's surface?

• Albedo

• Absorption

• Scattering

• Refraction

Which atmospheric cell is the largest?

• Ferrel cell

• Hadley cell

• Polar cell

• Equatorial cell

What is the main function of global circulation?

• To create deserts

• To redistribute heat

• To form clouds

• To generate wind

What is the primary driver of the Hadley cell?

• Ocean currents

• Temperature differences

• Wind patterns

• Earth's rotation

Which cell is not directly driven by temperature?

• Hadley cell

• Ferrel cell

• Polar cell

• Equatorial cell

What is the Coriolis force responsible for?

• Creating deserts

• Deflecting wind direction

• Forming clouds

• Generating heat

Where are the largest areas of rainforest typically found?

• Near the poles

• Near the equator

• At 40° latitude

• At 60° latitude

What type of pressure is associated with rising air?

• High pressure

• Low pressure

• Neutral pressure

• Variable pressure