Understanding Wind Patterns

What causes local winds to form between areas like a park and a parking lot?

• Differences in air pressure due to temperature variations

• The presence of large bodies of water

• The altitude of the location

• The rotation of the Earth

How does the specific heat capacity of water affect sea breezes?

• Water and land have the same specific heat capacity

• Water does not affect sea breezes

• Water heats up and cools down slower than land

• Water heats up and cools down faster than land

What is a characteristic of low-pressure systems?

• They are associated with cold fronts

• They remain strong for many days

• They involve sinking dry air

• They often lead to cloud formation

What is the main cause of regional wind patterns?

• The specific heat of land and water

• The movement of large air masses and pressure systems

• The altitude of the region

• The presence of mountains

What happens to air in a high-pressure system?

• It rises and forms clouds

• It remains stationary

• It sinks and warms

• It rises and cools

What is the relationship between wind speed and pressure gradient?

• Wind speed is not affected by the pressure gradient

• Wind speed decreases as the pressure gradient increases

• Wind speed is directly proportional to the pressure gradient

• Wind speed is inversely proportional to the pressure gradient

How does the Coriolis effect influence wind direction?

• It causes winds to blow in a straight line

• It has no effect on wind direction

• It makes winds curve due to Earth's rotation

• It only affects winds near the equator

Why do winds blow along isobars rather than across them?

• Due to the presence of mountains

• Because of the Coriolis effect

• Because of the altitude of the region

• Due to the specific heat of water

What would global wind patterns look like if Earth did not spin?

• Winds would be more complex

• Winds would be simpler and more direct

• There would be no wind patterns

• Winds would blow only from east to west

What is the direction of prevailing winds in Louisiana during summer?

• East to west

• North to northeast

• South to southeast

• West to northwest