General: Climate, Currents and Wind

What are Polar Easterlies?

• Winds that originate from the poles, blowing from east to west, associated with cold, freezing weather.

• Winds that blow from west to east, typically warm and humid.

• Winds that circulate around the equator, bringing tropical storms.

• Winds that originate from the ocean, bringing heavy rainfall.

What are the main characteristics of maritime air masses?

• They are dry and bring clear weather.

• They are warm and bring high temperatures.

• They are moist and can bring precipitation when they move over land.

• They are cold and bring snow.

What does the abbreviation 'cP' stand for in meteorology?

• Continental Polar

• Coastal Pacific

• Continental Precipitation

• Cold Pressure

What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure systems?

• High pressure systems are associated with rising air and precipitation, while low pressure systems are associated with descending air and clear skies.

• High pressure systems are associated with descending air and clear skies, while low pressure systems are associated with rising air, clouds, and precipitation.

• High pressure systems are always warmer than low pressure systems, regardless of the weather conditions.

• Low pressure systems are typically found at higher altitudes compared to high pressure systems.

How do trade winds affect ocean currents?

• Trade winds drive surface ocean currents towards the east in the tropics, influencing the direction and strength of currents.

• Trade winds have no effect on ocean currents.

• Trade winds drive surface ocean currents towards the west in the tropics, influencing the direction and strength of currents.

• Trade winds only affect the temperature of ocean currents.

What is the Coriolis effect?

• The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• A phenomenon that causes tides to rise and fall.

• The process of air moving from high to low pressure areas.

• The effect of gravity on the movement of water in oceans.

What type of air mass brings cold, dry air to the United States?

• Air Mass #1

• Air Mass #2

• Air Mass #3

• Air Mass #4

What is the East Australian Current?

• A cold ocean current that originates in the Arctic.

• A warm ocean current that originates at the equator.

• A tidal wave that occurs in the Pacific Ocean.

• A freshwater river that flows into the ocean.

What are the effects of El Niño on global weather?

• Increased rainfall in some regions and droughts in others

• Consistent weather patterns across the globe

• Decreased temperatures in tropical regions

• Increased hurricane activity in the Pacific

What is the significance of ocean currents in climate?

• They have no impact on climate.

• They only affect marine life.

• They play a crucial role in regulating climate by distributing heat around the planet and influencing weather patterns.

• They are only important for navigation.