Global Wind Patterns Quiz

What would global wind patterns look like if Earth did not rotate?

• Winds would travel in straight lines from poles to equator.

• Winds would circulate in complex patterns.

• Winds would move from equator to poles.

• Winds would not exist.

How many convection cells are present in Earth's atmosphere?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

What causes the Coriolis effect?

• Ocean currents

• Moon's gravity

• Sun's heat

• Earth's rotation

In which direction do trade winds curve in the Northern Hemisphere?

• To the left

• To the right

• Straight

• Upwards

What are the winds called that travel from 90 degrees to 60 degrees latitude?

• Trade winds

• Westerlies

• Polar easterlies

• Monsoon winds

Which winds are known to curve to the left in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Trade winds

• Westerlies

• Polar easterlies

• All of the above

What is the main characteristic of the doldrums?

• Calm and low wind activity

• High pressure

• Strong winds

• Cold temperatures

What is the primary reason for deserts at 30 degrees latitude?

• Low pressure and moist air

• High pressure and dry air

• Proximity to oceans

• Mountain ranges

What is the effect of two large air masses meeting at the surface?

• Calm weather

• High pressure

• Low pressure and potential precipitation

• Increased temperature

What is the term for the calm area at the equator with little surface wind?

• Doldrums

• Polar easterlies

• Trade winds

• Horse latitudes