WorksheetsGlobal Local Winds
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
A _________ is a type of local wind that occurs during the nighttime.
Sea Breeze
Land Breeze
What causes wind to blow in a curve around Earth?
Land Breeze
Sea Breeze
Coriolis Effect
____________ are fast moving currents of air that move from west to east in the Northern hemisphere.
trade winds
westerlies
easterlies
jet streams
These winds occur at a latitude between 0 and 30 degrees.
Trade winds
Westerlies
Easterlies
What causes wind?
differences in air pressure
differences in gravity
differences in the thermosphere
difference in oxygen
What are winds that blow over short distances?
Local Winds
Global Winds
________ is an area where there are no winds.
The doldrums
The northern hemisphere
The North Pole
These winds occur at a latitude between 30 and 60 degrees.
Trade winds
Westerlies
Easterlies
What type of winds blow constantly, predictably, and over long distances?
land breezes
local winds
global winds
sea breezes
Winds occur because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called...
conduction
convection
radiation
magnetism
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 global wind belt is found at letter B?
Polar Easterlies
Prevailing Westerlies
Doldrums
Tradewinds
What type of global wind is located at letter E?
Polar Easterlies
Prevailing Westerlies
Doldrums
Trade Winds
Which of the following is a type of global wind that affects weather patterns across the Earth?
Trade Winds
Land Breeze
Sea Breeze
Mountain Breeze
What is the primary cause of local winds?
Differences in air pressure
Differences in temperature
Differences in humidity
Differences in altitude
