Unit 3 Lesson 2 Review

Why does cool air sink?

• Because of wind

• Because of gravity

• Because of sunlight

• Because of pressure

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Which type of radiation is generally invisible?

• Infrared Radiation

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Which line is located just south of the Equator?

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Tropic of Cancer

• Arctic Circle

• Antarctic Circle

Which line is closest to the North Pole?

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Arctic Circle

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

Which line is located south of the the Tropic of Capricorn?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Antarctic Circle

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

What direction do jet streams usually flow in the upper troposphere?

• North to South

• East to West

• West to East

• South to North

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In which direction do winds curve in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis Effect?

• To the left

• To the right

• Upward

• Downward

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What causes global winds to circulate?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Convection

• Ocean currents

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How long can global winds last?

• A few hours

• A few days

• Several weeks

• Several months

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What is the main factor that affects the pattern of global winds?

• The shape of the continents

• The temperature of the oceans

• The circulation of convection currents

• The height of mountains

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