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WorksheetsWind - Global & Local Winds
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins
How is wind named?
by the direction toward which the wind is blowing
by the direction from where the winds originate (come from)
by the Department of Atmospheric Affairs
by the amount of air pressure.
Which of the following is true of warm(er) air?
It is more dense.
It is heavier.
It has more air pressure.
It is lighter and less dense.
Which is true of cold air?
It is lighter and more dense.
It is more dense and sinks.
It rises because it is less dense.
It is less dense and has less air pressure.
How does wind move?
from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
from higher elevations to lower elevations
from left to right
What type of global wind is located at letter E?
Polar Easterlies
Prevailing Westerlies
Doldrums
Trade Winds
According to the Coriolis Effect, which direction does the wind deflect objects in the Northern Hemisphere?
to the right
to the left
towards the North Pole
south
Wind is caused mainly by air pressure differences that result from...
uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere.
absorption of ultraviolet radiation by land.
radiation of heat from Earth's land masses.
rotation of Earth on its axis.
From what source does the energy originate that eventually creates winds?
the moon
the sun
the Earth's surface
the rotation of the Earth
local winds to move in a straight line
local winds to stop blowing
global winds to move in a curved path.
global winds to move in a straight line
What type of winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?
land breezes
local winds
global winds
sea breezes
Warm, rising air at the Equator forms a calm, weak wind called the:
Doldrums.
Trade Winds.
Polar Easterlies.
Westerlies.
These winds blow northeast to west in the polar regions, moving cold air:
Trade Winds.
the Doldrums.
Polar Easterlies.
The greater the pressure difference, the _______ the air moves.
slower
faster
more natural
higher
The earth rotates faster near the _________.
Poles
Equator
What type of winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?
land breezes
local winds
global winds
sea breezes
Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
All of the following describe Local Winds EXCEPT:
They are predictable and always blow in the same direction.
They change with the seasons or even time of day.
They are affected by landforms and structures on Earth's surface.
They change directions and blow over small areas or regions.
Winds occur because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called...
conduction
convection
radiation
magnetism
Cool sinking air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.
high, rain
low, rain
high, clear skies
low, clear skies
The tropical winds that blow steadily from east to west near the Equator are called the:
subtropical westerlies
polar westerlies
trade winds
polar winds
Why do you think pirates despised the doldrums?
Because their wind turbines wouldn't power their ships
Because they couldn't get their pinwheel toys working
Because they don't get a nice breeze in their long pirate beards
Because the calm winds interfered with their treasure hunting
In which direction do the westerlies flow?
from east to west
from west to east
from north to south
from south to north
what is the main cause of the coriolis effect?
earth’s rotation
trade winds
the sun and ocean
temperature
