Global Wind Patterns and Effects

The video tutorial explains how the sun's electromagnetic radiation causes global wind belts, convection cells, and pressure belts due to uneven heating of the Earth. It covers the Coriolis effect's impact on wind patterns, the formation of convection cells, and the naming of wind belts. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the cause and effect relationships in atmospheric dynamics and provides guidance on drawing and labeling these systems.

What causes the Earth to have different air pressures?

• The Earth's magnetic field

• Uneven heating of the Earth

• The Earth's distance from the sun

• The Earth's gravitational pull

How many convection cells are formed in each hemisphere due to the Earth's rotation?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What type of pressure is found at the equator due to rising warm air?

• No pressure

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• Medium pressure

In which direction do surface winds turn in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect?

• Upwards

• To the right

• To the left

• Straight

What is the name given to winds that blow from the northeast towards the equator?

• Northeast Trade Winds

• Southeasterly winds

• Polar Easterlies

• Westerlies

What is the primary factor that causes wind to move from one place to another?

• Temperature differences

• Sunlight intensity

• Pressure differences

• Humidity levels

What is the boundary between the polar easterlies and the westerlies called?

• Equatorial front

• Polar jet stream

• Tropical convergence zone

• Subtropical high

What happens to the polar jet stream during winter?

• It disappears

• It moves southward

• It moves northward

• It remains stationary

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the formation of global wind belts?

• Earth's magnetic field

• Uneven heating of the Earth

• Earth's rotation

• Coriolis effect

What should students be able to do with the information learned about global wind belts?

• Memorize the names of all wind belts

• Draw, label, and explain the concepts

• Identify the hottest places on Earth

• Predict future weather patterns