Atmospheric Pressure and Wind Quiz

What are pressure belts?

• Regions of high and low atmospheric pressure

• Areas of constant temperature

• Zones with uniform vegetation

• Locations of strong winds

At which latitude does the Subtropical High Pressure typically occur?

• 0°

• 30°

• 60°

• 90°

What type of biome is primarily supported by the Equatorial Low Pressure?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical forest

• Grassland

Which of the following best describes the Polar High Pressure?

• Warm air rising

• Cold, dense air creating dry conditions

• Moist air leading to rain

• Moderate climate zones

What is wind?

• The vertical movement of air

• The movement of air from high pressure to low pressure

• A type of precipitation

• A measure of temperature

Which winds are known to carry moisture from oceans to coastal areas at low latitudes?

• Westerlies

• Trade Winds

• Polar Winds

• Monsoon Winds

What effect do the Westerlies have on climate?

• They create dry desert conditions

• They bring moist air from oceans to continents

• They cause cold temperatures

• They have no significant effect

In which region do monsoon winds play a crucial role?

• North America

• South Asia

• Arctic regions

• Sub-Saharan Africa

How does temperature change with altitude?

• It increases as you climb

• It stays the same

• It decreases as you climb

• It fluctuates randomly

What type of biome is typically found at the base of a mountain?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Forest

• Grassland