WorksheetsGr. 7: U3.L3: Wind in the Atmosphere: Ohio Science Fusion
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is: the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure?
wind
local wind
jet stream
global wind
What is: the movement of air over short distances?
local wind
wind
global wind
Coriolis effect
What is: the curving of a path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth's rotation?
Coriolis effect
jet stream
local wind
global wind
What is: the movement of air over Earth's surface in patterns that are world wide?
global wind
local wind
wind
jet stream
What is: a narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere?
jet stream
local winds
global wind
Coriolis effect
The air above Earth’s surface is at different temperatures. What is responsible for this difference in temperature?
the sun
the moon
landforms
Earth's rotation
The Coriolis effect greatly affects the paths of air circulation on Earth. What causes the Coriolis effect?
the sun
the moon
Earth's rotation
Earth's revolution
Air rising and sinking in Earth’s atmosphere forms a pattern of smaller convection cells. These convection cells create both high-pressure belts and low-pressure belts. Where in the preceding diagram are the high-pressure belts located?
A, B, C, D
A, C, E, G
D, E, F, G
B, C, D, E, F
Some characteristic types of wind result where global pressure belts meet. Which of the following is a zone of weak, variable winds located at 30°N and 30°S latitude?
jet streams
local winds
the doldrums
the horse latitudes
Land and water absorb and release the sun’s heat in different ways. One result of this is a sea breeze. Which statement is true of sea breezes?
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
They originate in the day and blow toward the water.
They originate in the evening and blow toward the land.
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
