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Why do polar regions receive less radiant energy from the Sun?
Why do polar regions receive less radiant energy from the Sun?
- As a result of low air pressure in those regions
- Due to high air pressure in those regions
- Because of the Coriolis Effect
- Because of the unequal heating of Earth (correct)
What happens to warm air in relation to cold air?
What happens to warm air in relation to cold air?
- Warm air becomes denser than cold air
- Warm air expands and becomes more dense than cold air
- Warm air contracts and is LESS dense than cold air
- Warm air expands and is LESS dense than cold air (correct)
What is the primary cause of low air pressure near the equator?
What is the primary cause of low air pressure near the equator?
- Unequal heating of Earth's surface (correct)
- Conduction of heat
- Coriolis Effect
- High density of air molecules
How does the Coriolis Effect impact wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere?
How does the Coriolis Effect impact wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere?
What does the gas law equation (⍴V=nRT) help explain in relation to air pressure?
What does the gas law equation (⍴V=nRT) help explain in relation to air pressure?
Why do big storms spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?
Why do big storms spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?
What happens when cold air forces warm air up in a cold front?
What happens when cold air forces warm air up in a cold front?
What type of front occurs when cold and warm air meet but neither has the force to move the other?
What type of front occurs when cold and warm air meet but neither has the force to move the other?
Why does warm air rise above cold air in a warm front?
Why does warm air rise above cold air in a warm front?
What is the primary reason why moisture moves in the atmosphere?
What is the primary reason why moisture moves in the atmosphere?
Why does Earth experience different seasons?
Why does Earth experience different seasons?
In which hemisphere do winds deflect to the right?
In which hemisphere do winds deflect to the right?
What causes global-scale winds on Earth?
What causes global-scale winds on Earth?
Which of the following mechanisms does NOT cause air to rise on a regional scale?
Which of the following mechanisms does NOT cause air to rise on a regional scale?
What type of air mass is typically dry and formed over land?
What type of air mass is typically dry and formed over land?
If Seoul, located at a latitude of 37° in the Northern Hemisphere, is in a high-pressure cell, what type of wind belt is it likely to experience?
If Seoul, located at a latitude of 37° in the Northern Hemisphere, is in a high-pressure cell, what type of wind belt is it likely to experience?
What is the process by which mountains force air to rise, potentially leading to precipitation?
What is the process by which mountains force air to rise, potentially leading to precipitation?
Which of the following air mass combinations would be characterized by warm and humid conditions?
Which of the following air mass combinations would be characterized by warm and humid conditions?
