North Atlantic Trade Winds Quiz

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What is the predominant direction of the winds in the area described?

  • East (correct)
  • West
  • South
  • North

During which months does the main hurricane season occur in the E Caribbean?

  • June to August
  • August to September (correct)
  • December to February
  • April to June

What type of squalls are characterized by little or no cloud?

  • White squalls (correct)
  • Turbulent squalls
  • Thunderstorms
  • Heavy squalls

Which phenomenon is practically unknown at sea and uncommon on the coast in the described area?

<p>Fog (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do land and sea breezes occur in the described area?

<p>Seldom, only around Trinidad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primarily governs the surface currents in the described sector?

<p>Winds and storms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which months does the current off the N coasts Trinidad and the Peninsula de Paria become strongest?

<p>July to October (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significantly influences coastal water movement during the rainy season in E Venezuela?

<p>River discharge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the current turn W and join the equatorial current north of the Dragons Mouth?

<p>Gulf of Paria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences the coastal water movement in the Gulf of Paria during the rainy season?

<p>River discharge from E Venezuela (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two entrances to the Gulf of Paria?

<p>Serpents Mouth and Dragons Mouth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which port serves as a pilot station for vessels proceeding to the Venezuelan river ports of Caripito and Pedernales?

<p>Puerto de Hierro (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the important oil terminals within the Gulf of Paria?

<p>La Brae and Brighton (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the principal commercial port located within the Gulf of Paria?

<p>Port of Spain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entrance to the Gulf of Paria is preferred for vessels and considered safer?

<p>Dragons Mouth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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