Global Winds

What are global wind patterns primarily caused by?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The uneven heating of the Earth's surface

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Ocean currents

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Which winds are known for blowing from east to west near the equator?

• Westerlies

• Trade Winds

• Polar Easterlies

• Jet Streams

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What is the primary direction of the westerlies?

• From east to west

• From west to east

• From north to south

• From south to north

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Where are the easterlies located?

• Near the equator

• Between 30° and 60° latitude

• Near the poles

• In the tropics

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What effect does the Coriolis effect have on wind direction?

• It causes winds to blow in a straight line

• It deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

• It stops winds from moving

• It deflects winds to the left in the Northern Hemisphere

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What is air pressure?

• The weight of the air above a given point

• The speed of the wind

• The temperature of the air

• The humidity level in the atmosphere

Which global wind pattern is responsible for the movement of weather systems across the United States?

• Trade Winds

• Easterlies

• Westerlies

• Jet Streams

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What is the main cause of the Coriolis effect?

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

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In which direction do trade winds blow in the Southern Hemisphere?

• From northeast to southwest

• From southeast to northwest

• From northwest to southeast

• From southwest to northeast

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It fluctuates randomly