Wind in the Willows

What is the primary force that causes wind to blow?

• Gravity

• Coriolis effect

• Pressure differences

• Magnetic fields

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Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

What is the Beaufort scale used for?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring humidity

• Measuring atmospheric pressure

How does the Coriolis effect influence wind direction?

• It causes wind to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

• It causes wind to deflect to the left in the Northern Hemisphere

• It has no effect on wind direction

• It causes wind to move in a straight line

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What is the main component of wind?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is most associated with weather and wind?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

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What is the term for a large-scale wind system that reverses direction seasonally?

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

• Anticyclone

• Trade wind

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What is the effect of friction on wind as it moves across the Earth's surface?

• It speeds up the wind

• It slows down the wind

• It has no effect on the wind

• It changes the wind's direction

Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect, influencing wind patterns?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

What is the scientific term for the study of wind?

• Meteorology

• Anemology

• Climatology

• Aerology

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