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What is the definition of wind?
What is the definition of wind?
- Wind is the warming effect caused by moving air from the poles to the equator.
- Wind is the cooling effect caused by moving air from the equator to the poles.
- Wind is the movement of air around the planet. (correct)
- Wind is heat transfer from the poles to the equator.
How does wind influence temperature changes on Earth?
How does wind influence temperature changes on Earth?
- Wind causes consistent temperatures worldwide.
- Wind transfers heat between different heat zones, leading to temperature changes. (correct)
- Wind doesn't affect temperature changes over the ocean.
- Wind only affects temperature changes over land.
- Wind has no impact on temperature changes.
What is the role of wind when it moves from a tropical zone to a colder zone?
What is the role of wind when it moves from a tropical zone to a colder zone?
- It causes cooling in the colder zone.
- It only affects land temperatures.
- It has a warming effect in the colder zone. (correct)
- It does not lead to any temperature changes.
How does wind influence temperature changes over the ocean?
How does wind influence temperature changes over the ocean?
What happens when wind moves from a polar zone to a warmer zone?
What happens when wind moves from a polar zone to a warmer zone?
How does wind participate in transferring heat between different heat zones?
How does wind participate in transferring heat between different heat zones?
What is the primary effect of wind-induced heat transfer?
What is the primary effect of wind-induced heat transfer?
What is the main consequence of the equatorial low in the Hadley cells?
What is the main consequence of the equatorial low in the Hadley cells?
In the Ferrel cells, what is the direction of westerly winds in the Northern Hemisphere?
In the Ferrel cells, what is the direction of westerly winds in the Northern Hemisphere?
Where do Polar cells exist geographically?
Where do Polar cells exist geographically?
What is the key role of westerly winds in the formation of Ferrel cells?
What is the key role of westerly winds in the formation of Ferrel cells?
What is a characteristic of subtropical highs formed by Hadley cells?
What is a characteristic of subtropical highs formed by Hadley cells?
What happens at 50° and 60° N or 60° S in Polar cells?
What happens at 50° and 60° N or 60° S in Polar cells?
What differentiates Ferrel cells from Hadley cells?
What differentiates Ferrel cells from Hadley cells?
What is the main driver for hot and cold air circulation on Earth?
What is the main driver for hot and cold air circulation on Earth?
What is atmospheric temperature?
What is atmospheric temperature?
Where do we find the equatorial low-pressure belt?
Where do we find the equatorial low-pressure belt?
What is another name for the equatorial low-pressure belt?
What is another name for the equatorial low-pressure belt?
How does high temperature impact pressure according to the text?
How does high temperature impact pressure according to the text?
What is the relation between wind speed and pressure gradient force?
What is the relation between wind speed and pressure gradient force?
What happens at the subtropical high pressure belt?
What happens at the subtropical high pressure belt?
What is formed when cold polar air converges with subsiding warm air at 60° N and 60° S?
What is formed when cold polar air converges with subsiding warm air at 60° N and 60° S?
What is the main factor driving wind movement according to the text?
What is the main factor driving wind movement according to the text?
How does distance between isobars relate to wind speeds?
How does distance between isobars relate to wind speeds?
Which factor causes air to expand and rise, creating a low-pressure area at the equator?
Which factor causes air to expand and rise, creating a low-pressure area at the equator?
Why does air sink and compress at subtropical high pressure belts?
Why does air sink and compress at subtropical high pressure belts?
Which statement best describes atmospheric pressure?
Which statement best describes atmospheric pressure?
What is the impact of low temperatures on wind according to the text?
What is the impact of low temperatures on wind according to the text?
What does a steep gradient between high and low-pressure areas signify?
What does a steep gradient between high and low-pressure areas signify?
What drives air movement along pressure gradients on Earth?
What drives air movement along pressure gradients on Earth?
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