Climate 1.4

What causes wind to form?

• Variations in temperature

• Variations in air pressure

• Variations in humidity

• Variations in sunlight

Which of the following statements is/are true about the formation of wind? You may select more than one answer.

• A change in temperature of a place relative to another, will have an impact on the speed of air resulting in faster or slower wind.

• Frictional drag supports the faster movement of air, resulting in stronger wind speeds.

• Globally, many areas experience different temperatures that result in different pressure zones. This gives rise to wind that blows across these areas.

• Wind always moves from high pressure to low pressure areas without any exceptions.

What is the main topic of the document?

• How wind direction varies on a local scale

• How temperature affects climate globally

• How humidity affects weather patterns

• How altitude affects air pressure

What is the effect of solar radiation on water compared to land?

• Water gains and loses heat faster than land

• Water gains and loses heat slower than land

• Water does not gain heat from solar radiation

• Water only loses heat from solar radiation

What is the significance of naming winds like 'northern winds'?

• It indicates the direction the wind is going

• It indicates the origin of the wind

• It indicates the speed of the wind

• It indicates the temperature of the wind

What phenomenon causes winds to deflect when moving over large distances?

• Greenhouse effect

• Coriolis effect

• Ozone depletion

• Global warming

What is the actual path of winds due to the Coriolis effect?

• Straight line

• Curved line

• Zigzag line

• Circular path

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on wind movement?

• No effect

• Deflection of winds

• Increase in wind speed

• Decrease in wind speed

What is the Coriolis effect responsible for?

• The occurrence of two regional wind systems

• The formation of hurricanes

• The melting of polar ice caps

• The increase in global temperatures

What is the main topic of the text?

• The impact of climate change on monsoons

• The Coriolis effect and its impact on wind systems

• The history of meteorology

• The causes of global warming