Sun, Weather, and Ocean Interactions

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

• Trade Winds

• Polar Easterlies

• Westerlies

• Doldrums

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What effect do the Trade Winds have on the weather in tropical regions?

• They bring cold, dry air to the region.

• They bring warm, moist air, leading to frequent rainfall.

• They create desert-like conditions.

• They have no effect on tropical weather.

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What conditions will decrease the strength of a hurricane?

• High pressure

• Land

• Cold water

• All of the above

Low pressure systems typically have what type of weather?

• Clear and sunny skies.

• Cloudy with a chance of meatballs.

• Cloudy rainy skies with very humid air.

• low humidity.

When La Nina and hurricanes pull cold water to the surface and bring nutrient rich sediments from the seafloor, this is called ___________________.

• upwelling

• downwelling

• El zapato

• La Gloria

What is an explanation for consistent temperatures of the Earth?

• Wind and ocean currents help distribute the sun's energy.

• Rotation causes even distribution.

• The different season's distribute the temperatures evenly.

• Winds moving from West to East distribute temperatures evenly.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently experienced a temperature rise?

• Amarillo

• Detroit

• Orlando

• Reno

How do the Polar Easterlies affect the weather in polar regions?

• They bring warm, moist air to the region.

• They bring cold, dry air, leading to frigid conditions.

• They create tropical conditions.

• They have no effect on polar weather.

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Most of the water vapor in the atmosphere comes from evaporation of water from oceans. Most of this evaporation occurs where there is the greatest solar radiation, which is -

• along the coast of Europe.

• around islands in the Pacific.

• near the Equator.

• at both of the poles.

Which of the following best describes the role of the hydrosphere in influencing weather?

• It absorbs sunlight and releases it as heat, affecting air temperature.

• It reflects sunlight back into space, cooling the Earth.

• It prevents the formation of clouds.

• It has no effect on weather patterns.

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