Global Wind Systems and Formation
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What are the two factors that determine the direction of Earth's global wind system?

  • Amount of water vapor and air temperature
  • Air pressure and ocean currents
  • Tropical cyclones and atmospheric pressure
  • Solar radiation and Earth's rotation (correct)
  • How does wind form according to the given text?

  • If the warm air contains enough water vapor as it rises, it loses this water in the form of rain, creating wind.
  • Dry air forms deserts around the planet, leading to the creation of wind.
  • Cool air replaces warm air rising from the sun’s radiation, causing wind. (correct)
  • As warm air flows away from where it is, it cools and descends, forming wind.
  • What happens if the warm air contains enough water vapor as it rises?

  • It loses water in the form of snow.
  • It forms thunderstorms.
  • It loses this water in the form of rain. (correct)
  • It creates hurricanes.
  • What does dry air form according to the given text?

    <p>It forms a band of deserts around the planet. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The global wind system consists of winds that blow in varying directions over short periods of time.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The direction of the wind is determined solely by the rotation of Earth.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the warm air contains enough water vapor as it rises, it loses this water in the form of snow.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dry air forms a band of rainforests around the planet.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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