Global Circulation Gr 11

What causes the Earth's global circulation patterns?

• Ocean currents
• Rotation of the Moon
• Unequal heating of the Earth's surface
• Magnetic fields

What is the name of the circulation cell found between the equator and 30° latitude?

• Polar Cell
• Ferrel Cell
• Hadley Cell
• Tropical Cell

At which latitude is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) usually located?

• 60°N
• 30°S
• Near the equator
• 90°S

Which of the following best describes the trade winds?

• Winds blowing from east to west near the equator
• Winds blowing from west to east near the poles
• Winds that blow from north to south globally
• Seasonal winds caused by monsoons

What direction do the trade winds blow in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Southwest to northeast
• Northeast to southwest
• Southeast to northwest
• Northwest to southeast

What are jet streams?

• Ocean currents
• High-altitude, fast-moving air currents
• Local land and sea breezes
• Sub-surface magma flows

Which cell is found between 30° and 60° latitude in each hemisphere?

• Hadley Cell
• Polar Cell
• Ferrel Cell
• Convection Cell

In which direction do westerlies blow in the Southern Hemisphere?

• From northwest to southeast
• From southeast to northwest
• From southwest to northeast
• From northeast to southwest

What type of pressure system is typically found at 30°N and 30°S?

• High pressure
• Low pressure
• Variable pressure
• Cyclonic pressure

What causes the Coriolis Effect?

• The Sun's gravity
• Earth's magnetic field
• Rotation of the Earth
• The Moon's pull