Understanding Weather Systems and Effects

What is the Coriolis Effect primarily responsible for in the Earth's atmosphere?

• The creation of ocean tides

• The deflection of wind patterns

• The formation of clouds

• The increase in temperature at the equator

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Which direction do the Trade Winds blow in the Northern Hemisphere?

• From the northeast to the southwest

• From the southwest to the northeast

• From the northwest to the southeast

• From the southeast to the northwest

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What are Jet Streams?

• Slow-moving ocean currents

• Fast-flowing air currents in the upper atmosphere

• Streams of water vapor in the troposphere

• Low-pressure systems near the equator

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Which type of front is characterized by a cold air mass replacing a warm air mass?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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What is the primary function of Hadley Cells in the Earth's atmosphere?

• To transport heat from the poles to the equator

• To circulate air between the equator and 30° latitude

• To create high-pressure systems at the poles

• To generate ocean currents

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Where are the Polar Easterlies located?

• Between the equator and 30° latitude

• Between 30° and 60° latitude

• Between 60° latitude and the poles

• Directly at the equator

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What is the Doldrums?

• A region of calm winds near the equator

• A high-pressure area at 30° latitude

• A fast-moving air current in the upper atmosphere

• A type of cold front

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What are the Horse Latitudes known for?

• Strong winds and frequent storms

• Calm winds and high-pressure areas

• Fast-moving air currents

• Low-pressure systems and heavy rainfall

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Which winds are known as the Prevailing Westerlies?

• Winds that blow from the east to the west

• Winds that blow from the west to the east

• Winds that blow from the north to the south

• Winds that blow from the south to the north

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How does the Coriolis Effect influence wind direction in the Southern Hemisphere?

• It deflects winds to the right

• It deflects winds to the left

• It has no effect on wind direction

• It reverses wind direction

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