Wind and the Atmosphere

Which of the following is the direct source for global winds and ocean currents?

• the uneven heating of Earth by the sun
• the Coriolis effect
• the rotation of Earth
• the sun is shining and warming air from the East to the West

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Which of the following is most responsible for the moving bands of air around Earth that are shown in the picture?

• conduction
• convection
• Coriolis effect
• greenhouse effect

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The Coriolis effect greatly affects the paths of air circulation on Earth. What causes the Coriolis effect?

• the sun
• the moon
• Earth's rotation
• Earth's revolution

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Land and water absorb and release the sun's heat in different ways. One result is a sea breeze.  Which statement is true of sea breezes?

• They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
• They originate in the day an blow toward the water.
• They originate in the evening and blow toward the land.
• They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.

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Air circulates in Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following is the fundamental cause of air circulation in Earth's atmosphere?

• ocean currents
• Earth's gravity
• Earth's magnetic field
• energy from the sun

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Differences in air pressure drive the global wind systems on Earth. Which term describes polar winds that blow from east to west?

• easterlies
• westerlies
• jet streams
• trade winds

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The global movement of air occurs in convection cells.  In general, how does air move?

• from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
• from areas of lower pressure to areas of higher pressure
• from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature
• in a completely random directions

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Which of the following is the direct source for global winds and ocean currents?

• the uneven heating of Earth by the sun
• the Coriolis effect
• the rotation of Earth
• the sun is shining and warming air from the East to the West

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Which statement correctly defines wind?

• Wind is the movement of air from an area of low pressure to an area of high pressure
• Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
• Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.
• Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.

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Which statement correctly describes the properties of cold air?

• less dense and less pressure than warm air
• more dense and more pressure than warm air
• more dense and less pressure than warm air
• less dense and more pressure than warm air

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