Trade

If the red arrows were to go further north into our area, what kind of air would it bring with it?

• warm air

• cold air

• no air

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What kind of breeze would you expect to sea in this picture?

• sea breeze

• land breeze

• no breeze

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True or False
Trade winds are found near the Equator and blow from west to east.

• True

• False

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What type of large scale winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?

• land breezes

• mountain breezes

• global winds

• land breezes

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Which of the following best describes the role of trade winds in the Earth's climate system?

• They transport warm water and air from the equator to the poles.

• They help in the formation of hurricanes by providing necessary wind patterns.

• They are responsible for the monsoon seasons in Asia.

• They influence ocean currents and help in the distribution of heat.

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What is the primary cause of trade winds?

• The rotation of the Earth.

• The difference in temperature between the equator and the poles.

• The gravitational pull of the moon.

• The Coriolis effect.

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How do trade winds affect ocean currents?

• They cause ocean currents to move in a circular pattern.

• They have no significant effect on ocean currents.

• They drive ocean currents westward along the equator.

• They reverse the direction of ocean currents.

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Which scientific principle explains the deflection of trade winds?

• Newton's Third Law of Motion

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Coriolis Effect

• Archimedes' Principle

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Trade winds are most commonly found in which region of the Earth?

• Polar regions

• Mid-latitudes

• Tropical regions

• Subtropical regions

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What is the impact of trade winds on desert formation?

• They bring moisture to desert regions, reducing aridity.

• They have no impact on desert formation.

• They contribute to the formation of deserts by creating dry conditions.

• They cause deserts to become more humid.

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