Lesson 3 - Global Winds

What affects the amount of energy an area receives?

• The Moon's phases

• The Sun's angle

• The Earth's rotation

• The ocean currents

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Where does more sunlight reach Earth's surface?

• At the poles

• At the equator

• In the mountains

• In the deserts

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How many wind cells are used to describe air circulation patterns in Earth's atmosphere?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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What are the trade winds?

• Winds that flow from west to east

• Steady winds that flow toward the equator from east to west

• Cold winds from the poles

• Winds that flow from north to south

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What are the westerlies?

• Winds that flow from east to west

• Prevailing winds that flow from west to east

• Cold winds from the poles

• Winds that flow from north to south

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What causes local winds to occur?

• Differences in air pressure from one location to another

• Differences in humidity levels

• Differences in cloud cover

• Differences in precipitation

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What is a sea breeze?

• A wind that blows from the land to the sea

• A wind that blows from the sea to the land

• A wind that blows from the mountains to the valleys

• A wind that blows from the desert to the forest

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What happens to the air over land on a sunny day?

• It cools and sinks

• It warms and rises

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes humid

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What happens to the air above the land at night?

• It warms and rises

• It cools and sinks

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes humid

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What type of pressure is created over the land at night?

• High pressure

• Low pressure

• Medium pressure

• No pressure

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