Global and Local Winds Test

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the curving of wind and ocean currents due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What causes winds to curve?

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Winds curve due to Earth's rotation.

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What is weather a result of?

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Weather is the result of the difference in pressure, heat, air movement, and humidity.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air compared with the maximum amount of water vapor that the air can hold at a particular temperature.

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In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

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Prevailing westerlies flow from west to east.

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What does the Coriolis effect cause?

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The Coriolis effect causes global winds to move in a curved path instead of a straight line.

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What is the role of air pressure in weather?

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Air pressure differences drive wind and weather patterns.

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Define 'prevailing winds'.

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Prevailing winds are winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on the Earth's surface.

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What is the relationship between temperature and humidity?

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As temperature increases, the air can hold more water vapor, leading to higher humidity.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics.