Global and Local Winds

What is the role of the sun in wind formation?

• The sun creates clouds that block wind patterns.

• The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating pressure differences that drive wind patterns.

• The sun has no effect on wind formation.

• The sun cools the atmosphere, leading to calm winds.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

• The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• The Coriolis effect is the increase in temperature of the Earth's surface due to solar radiation.

• The Coriolis effect is the change in the Earth's orbit around the sun over time.

• The Coriolis effect is the phenomenon where water drains in different directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What are global winds?

• Large-scale wind patterns driven by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

• Winds that only occur in the polar regions.

• Local winds that change direction frequently.

• Winds that are caused by human activities such as pollution.

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What is a land breeze?

• A local wind that blows from the ocean to the land during the day.

• A local wind that blows from the land to the ocean at night, as the land cools faster than the water.

• A strong wind that occurs during thunderstorms.

• A gentle breeze that blows from the land to the ocean during the summer.

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How do global winds affect climate?

• Global winds distribute heat and moisture around the planet, influencing climate patterns and weather systems.

• Global winds only affect ocean currents and have no impact on climate.

• Global winds are primarily responsible for volcanic activity and earthquakes.

• Global winds have no significant effect on weather patterns.

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What is the significance of understanding wind patterns?

• It is essential for weather forecasting, navigation, and studying climate change.

• It helps in predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

• It is only important for pilots and sailors.

• It has no real-world applications.

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What is the difference between global and local winds?

• Global winds are small-scale patterns affecting specific areas, while local winds are large-scale and affect broad regions.

• Global winds are large-scale patterns affecting broad areas, while local winds are smaller, influenced by specific geographic features.

• Global winds occur only in the tropics, while local winds are found in polar regions.

• Global winds are caused by human activities, while local winds are natural phenomena.

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What are local winds?

• Winds that occur in a specific area and are influenced by local geography, such as land and sea.

• Winds that blow uniformly across large areas without any geographical influence.

• Winds that are caused by the rotation of the Earth and affect global weather patterns.

• Winds that occur only at high altitudes and are not influenced by local conditions.

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What is a sea breeze?

• A local wind that blows from the ocean to the land during the day, caused by the differential heating of land and water.

• A strong wind that blows from the land to the ocean at night.

• A type of storm that occurs over the ocean.

• A gentle wind that blows from the north to the south.

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What are the characteristics of trade winds?

• Trade winds are inconsistent and blow from west to east.

• Trade winds are consistent, blow from east to west, and are found in the tropics.

• Trade winds are only found in the polar regions and are irregular.

• Trade winds are strong winds that blow from north to south.

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