Atmospheric Currents

What causes the distinct pattern of wind called prevailing winds?

• Coriolis Effect

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Storm surges

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In the US, which way do jet streams flow?

• East to West

• North to South

• West to East

• South to North

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Jet streams can move at speeds up to _____ km/h.

• 50

• 150

• 250

• 300

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Near the top of the troposphere is a narrow band of high-speed winds called the ______.

• westerlies

• jet stream

• trade winds

• local winds

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Near the top of the troposphere is a narrow band of high speed winds called the______.

• westerlies

• jet stream

• trade winds

• local winds

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Near the top of the troposphere is a narrow band of high speed winds called the______.

• westerlies

• jet stream

• trade winds

• local winds

Why does cold water sink in a convection current?

• Less dense

• more dense

• Less humid

• More humid

Answer explanation

Cold water sinks in a convection current because it is more dense than the surrounding warmer water, causing it to move downwards.

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Energy from the sun influences global patterns in the atmosphere, oceans, and land. Which type of currents form in the atmosphere and ocean due to energy from the sun? (SC.6.E.7.1)

• conduction

• microwaves

• convection

• electromagnetic waves

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Air always moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

• True

• False

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This diagram shows the unequal heating of land and water by the sun's rays. The pattern seen here creates a  

​ (a)   ​ between warm and cold air from water to land.

• convection current

• polar cell

• coriolis effect

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