16 Questions
Why does a ball thrown from the North Pole towards the equator drift west?
Due to the Coriolis Effect
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the movement of air from equator to poles?
Ferrel Cell
Why does friction affect wind direction and speed near Earth's surface?
It slows down the wind and changes its direction
At which latitudes do the Trade Winds blow?
0 to 30 degrees north and south
What effect does friction have on the Coriolis Effect?
Reduces it
Which atmospheric cells are primarily responsible for the strong winds in the tropics called Trade Winds?
Hadley Cells
What happens to air as it rises near 30 degrees north and south latitude?
It cools and falls
What type of circulation pattern characterizes 'Polar Cell'?
Strong winds blowing west.
What causes a ball thrown from the North Pole towards the equator to drift west?
The Coriolis Effect
At which latitudes do the Ferrel Cells operate according to the text?
30 to 60 degrees
Which factor influences wind direction and speed, besides the Coriolis Effect and pressure gradient, according to the text?
Friction from Earth's surface obstacles
What would happen if the Earth's surface were completely smooth based on the text?
Wind patterns would be less predictable
What causes air to rise near 30 degrees north and south latitude according to the text?
Hadley Cell formation
Which type of air movement contributes to creating different colored gas bands on Jupiter according to the text?
Convection cells like Hadley Cell
What effect does friction near Earth's surface have on the Coriolis Effect based on the text?
Reduces the Coriolis Effect
Which pressure system is predominantly found at the poles according to the text?
High pressure
Learn about barometers, mercury, pascals, hectopascals, and how air pressure is measured. Explore the standard unit of one atmosphere, which is just over 100,000 Pa, and its equivalent in hectopascals. Discover how pressure gradients are depicted on a map, such as around a hurricane.
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