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WorksheetsGarrett's Global Winds
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 20mins
Winds occur because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called...
conduction
convection
radiation
magnetism
Winds that blow from 300 latitude to the equator are called...
westerlies
polar easterlies
trade winds
horse latitudes
At the equator, warm air rises creating a windless area known as the...
doldrums
horse latitudes
westerlies
polar easterlies
The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend due to the...
coriolis effect
doldrums
trade winds
westerlies
Winds that blow from 300 latitude to 600 latitude are called...
polar easterlies
westerlies
trade winds
doldrums
Cooler air sinks at 300 latitude causing a windless area known as...
doldrums
horse latitudes
polar easterlies
westerlies
Winds that blow from the North and South pole toward 600 latitude are called...
trade winds
westerlies
polar easterlies
horse latitudes
Warm rising air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.
high, rain
low, rain
high, clear skies
low, clear skies
Cool sinking air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.
high, rain
low, rain
high, clear skies
low, clear skies
Winds always blow from areas of _________ pressure to areas of _________ pressure.
high, high
low, low
low, high
high, low
Which statement correctly defines wind?
Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
Which statement correctly defines wind?
Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?
the moon
the sun
the rotation of the Earth
Why does warm air rise?
Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.
Rising air creates what type of air pressure?
high
low
What direction do winds in the Northern Hemisphere blow?
right
left
straight
What direction do winds in the Southern Hemisphere blow?
right
left
straight
Identify the tool used to measure wind speed
Wind Vane
Anenometer
Thermometer
Rain Guage
Identify the tool used to measure wind direction
Wind Vane
Anenometer
Thermometer
Rain Guage
