Global Wind Patterns Worksheet
Explore the forces and phenomena that drive global wind patterns, including the Coriolis effect, convection cells, and pressure systems.
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1. What is the primary cause of global wind patterns?
Ocean currents
Uneven heating of Earth's surface
Volcanic activity
Earth's magnetic field
2. The deflection of moving objects (like wind) due to Earth's rotation is known as the:
Greenhouse effect
Coriolis effect
Trade winds
Jet stream
1. Air flows from areas of pressure to areas of pressure.
2. The three main global convection cells are the Hadley cell, the Ferrel cell, and the cell.
3. Winds that blow consistently from east to west near the equator are called winds.
1. The Coriolis effect causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to deflect to the left.
True
False
2. Land breezes occur when land heats up faster than water during the day.
True
False
1. Describe how the uneven heating of Earth's surface leads to the formation of convection cells and global wind patterns.
2. Explain the difference between doldrums and horse latitudes.
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