Test: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Which of the following occurs when wind blows across the ocean's surface, pushing water away from an area?

• upwelling
• surface current
• density current
• salinity current

____________ is the movement of wind and water to right or left that is caused by Earth's rotation.

• circulation
• Trade Winds
• convection
• Coriolis Effect

The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

• upwelling
• wind
• air
• tornado

What causes air to flow?

• Differences in pressure
• Differences in humidity
• Differences in volume

An increase in ocean salinity can change the ______ and create a current.

• temperature near the poles
• the density of water
• the Coriolis Effect
• the wind speed across the surface

True or False: All of the ocean water on Earth has the same salinity.

• True
• False

________________ is the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another.

• radiation
• albedo
• convection

True or False: Global winds flow in a curved path.

• True
• False

How does the absence or presences of landmasses affect global winds?

• Winds are stronger over open oceans than over land.
• Winds are forced upward when they meet a mountain.
• Winds encounter less friction over land than over water.

Which describes events that contribute to local and global wind patterns?

• The air pressure around Earth is consistent.
• The Sun’s energy heats Earth evenly.
• Warm air sinks and cool air rises.
• Unequal heating of Earth causes differences in air pressure.