Convection in the Atmosphere: Winds and the Coriolis Effect

Where is the original source of the energy that occurs in convection currents?

• Point F

• Point G

• Point H

• Point A

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What is occurring at point E on the diagram?

• The Earth is absorbing the sun's radiation.

• The air has risen because it picked up heat, becoming more dense.

• The air has risen because it picked up heat, becoming less dense.

• The air is sinking because it has cooled becoming less dense.

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At which point on the diagram does the air cool, sink and become more dense?

• Point E

• Point F

• Point H

• None of the above.

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What is created at Point G on the diagram?

• wind

• water

• fire

• hail

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Because the Earth is rotating, global winds cannot follow a straight line as they blow. What is the scientific name given to this occurrence?

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Kite Effect

Lunar Effect

Convection Effect

Solar Effect

Rotation Effect

Coriolis Effect

Direct Effect

Anemometer Effect

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what is the main cause of the coriolis effect?

• earth’s rotation

• trade winds

• the sun and ocean

• temperature

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The curving of wind across our earth is called the Coriolis Effect. It is caused by

(a)  

• Earth's rotation.

• Earth's gravity.

• wind.

• the moon's gravity.

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The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend due to the...

• coriolis effect

• doldrums

• trade winds

• westerlies

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Which title would best fit the diagram at Point H?

• The Sun

• Water Cycle

• Convection Currents in the Atmosphere

• None of the above.

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Gentle wind that flows from the cool air over the water(high pressure) toward the warm air over the land (low pressure).​

During the day solar radiation heats the land more quickly than water.​

What kind of breeze is this?

• Sea breeze

• land breeze

• mountain breeze

• valley breeze

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