Understanding Variable Winds and Weather Systems

What is the primary reason cyclones form over oceans?

• Strong land winds

• Moist air stirred by the sun's heat

• Cold air masses

• High pressure systems

Which of the following is a characteristic of tornadoes?

• They form over oceans

• They have a twisting funnel shape

• They are always accompanied by rain

• They are less destructive than hurricanes

How do anticyclones differ from cyclones in terms of pressure?

• Anticyclones have no pressure

• Anticyclones have variable pressure

• Anticyclones are low pressure systems

• Anticyclones are high pressure systems

What role do jet streams play in weather patterns?

• They cause cyclones

• They stabilize air pressure

• They create high pressure systems

• They move major air masses

In which hemisphere do anticyclones rotate clockwise?

• Neither Hemisphere

• Both Hemispheres

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere