Global Wind Patterns Worksheet
Explore the fundamental concepts of global wind patterns, including the Coriolis effect, pressure systems, and major wind belts, through a variety of question types.
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1. What causes the Coriolis effect?
Differences in air temperature
The Earth's rotation
Variations in atmospheric pressure
The gravitational pull of the moon
2. Which of the following wind belts is found between 30 and 60 degrees latitude?
Trade Winds
Polar Easterlies
Westerlies
Doldrums
3. Air flows from areas of high pressure to areas of pressure.
4. The narrow, fast-moving currents of air found at high altitudes are known as the streams.
5. The Coriolis effect deflects moving objects to the left in the Northern Hemisphere.
True
False
6. The Hadley cells are responsible for the formation of deserts around 30 degrees latitude.
True
False
7. Briefly explain how differential heating of the Earth's surface contributes to global wind patterns.
8. Describe the primary characteristics of the polar easterlies and their location.