Earth Science:Wind Flashcard

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What does an anemometer measure?

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The speed of the wind.

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What are Trade Winds?

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Global winds that form near the equator, blowing from east to west.

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What causes differences in air pressure on Earth?

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Temperature differences.

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What are Prevailing Westerlies?

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Global winds located in the middle latitudes, blowing from west to east.

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True or False: Wind can be an excellent source of renewable energy using wind farms to produce electricity.

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True.

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What is the primary function of an anemometer?

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To measure wind speed.

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What are the characteristics of Trade Winds?

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They are consistent winds that blow towards the equator from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and from the southeast in the Southern Hemisphere.

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How do temperature differences affect wind?

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They create areas of high and low pressure, causing air to move and create wind.

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What is the significance of the Coriolis effect?

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It causes winds to curve due to the Earth's rotation.

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What are Polar Easterlies?

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Cold winds that blow from the poles towards the mid-latitudes.