Global Wind Patterns and Effects

The video explains how high and low pressure systems create winds, detailing the behavior of cyclonic and anticyclonic systems. It covers global wind patterns, the impact of Earth's rotation, and the Coriolis effect. The video concludes with a summary of key points.

What is the primary characteristic of an anticyclonic system?

• It is a low pressure system.

• It is a high pressure system.

• It is associated with storms.

• It always results in rain.

In a cyclonic system, what happens to the air?

• The air sinks and cools.

• The air rises and warms.

• The air remains stationary.

• The air moves horizontally.

What is the primary direction of wind flow between pressure systems?

• From low to high pressure.

• From high to low pressure.

• From east to west.

• From north to south.

What effect does Earth's rotation have on wind patterns?

• It has no effect on wind patterns.

• It causes the Coriolis effect, altering wind direction.

• It only affects ocean currents.

• It causes winds to blow in a straight line.

What are the doldrums?

• A region with constant rain.

• A region with little to no wind.

• A region with strong winds.

• A region with high pressure.

What are the trade winds?

• Winds that blow from the equator to the poles.

• Winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.

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

• Winds that blow from the poles to the equator.

How do westerly winds affect weather in the United States?

• They cause weather to remain stationary.

• They have no effect on weather patterns.

• They cause weather to move from west to east.

• They cause weather to move from east to west.

What happens to air at the horse latitudes?

• It moves directly to the poles.

• It remains at the surface.

• It sinks and warms.

• It rises and cools.

Which wind pattern is responsible for moving storms across the United States?

• Trade winds

• Polar easterlies

• Doldrums

• Westerlies

How can sailors use global wind patterns to their advantage?

• By using the westerlies to travel eastward.

• By avoiding the horse latitudes.

• By sailing against the trade winds.

• By sailing in the doldrums for faster travel.