Science on Winds

Which tool measures wind direction?

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

Which tools are related to the wind?

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

What is the process by which colder (more dense) air moves to warmer (less dense air)?

• concurrent

• magma

• convection

• air pressure

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What do we call the wind pattern near the equator?

• westerlies

• eastern

• polar easterlies

• trade winds

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Convection cell

• a pattern of trade winds in the polar north

• a pattern of cold air sinking and hot air rising over and over again

• the Coriolis effect

• el nino

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What wind blows near the equator?

• concurrent wind

• trading wind

• tradewinds

• easterlies

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As the winds blow, earth rotates from west to east underneath them. This makes it seem as if the winds have curved. What is the name of this effect?

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Global winds

• Winds that move short distances over local areas

• Trade winds

• Winds that measure barometric pressure

• Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances over the earth

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Polar easterlies

• The horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure

• the differences in air pressure is caused by....

• Play an important part in the US weather and blow away from the horse latitudes

• Blow cold air away from poles

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What does cold, dense air create? It creates ______ pressure .

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