The Coriolis Effect

Which type of wind blows from west to east?

• Northeasterlies

• Southeasterlies

• Westerlies

• Trade Winds

What are trade winds?

• Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

• Winds that blow from west to east in the polar regions.

• Winds that occur only during the winter season.

• Winds that are caused by ocean currents.

What is a trade wind belt?

• A region of easterly winds found in the tropics.

• A zone of westerly winds in the mid-latitudes.

• A cold air mass that forms over polar regions.

• A region of calm winds near the equator.

What is the name of the wind belt located at around 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres?

• Subtropical High

• Trade Winds

• Polar Easterlies

• Westerlies

What role does the sun play in wind patterns?

• The sun creates clouds that block wind patterns.

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

• The sun has no effect on wind patterns.

• The sun cools the Earth's surface, leading to calm winds.

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere regarding the Coriolis effect?

• In the Northern Hemisphere, moving objects deflect to the left; in the Southern Hemisphere, they deflect to the right.

• In the Northern Hemisphere, moving objects deflect to the right; in the Southern Hemisphere, they deflect to the left.

• In both hemispheres, moving objects deflect to the right.

• In both hemispheres, moving objects do not deflect.

At what latitude is the Coriolis effect strongest?

• 0 degrees (Equator)

• 45 degrees North

• 90 degrees North or South

• 30 degrees South

How do ocean currents relate to the Coriolis effect?

• Ocean currents are not affected by the Coriolis effect.

• Ocean currents are influenced by the Coriolis effect, causing them to curve.

• Ocean currents move in a straight line regardless of the Coriolis effect.

• Ocean currents are only affected by wind patterns, not the Coriolis effect.

Why is understanding the Coriolis effect important for meteorology?

• It helps predict the movement of weather systems and ocean currents.

• It determines the temperature of ocean water.

• It influences the color of the sky.

• It affects the growth of plants.

What is the significance of the equator in relation to the Coriolis effect?

• The Coriolis effect is strongest at the equator.

• The Coriolis effect is weakest at the equator.

• The Coriolis effect has no relation to the equator.

• The Coriolis effect is constant at all latitudes.