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What is the primary factor driving weather patterns on Earth?
What is the primary factor driving weather patterns on Earth?
- Uneven distribution of solar energy. (correct)
- The presence of large landmasses.
- The gravitational pull of the moon.
- The Earth's rotation on its axis.
Which of the following is NOT a direct component of weather?
Which of the following is NOT a direct component of weather?
- Wind speed.
- Humidity levels.
- Atmospheric pressure.
- Longitude. (correct)
How do areas of high and low pressure contribute to wind patterns?
How do areas of high and low pressure contribute to wind patterns?
- High-pressure and low-pressure areas have no effect on wind patterns.
- Winds blow from high-pressure to low-pressure areas due to pressure differences. (correct)
- Winds blow from low-pressure to high-pressure areas.
- Winds are created by temperature alone and are not related to pressure.
Which geographic factor most significantly contributes to milder temperatures and higher humidity in coastal regions compared to inland areas?
Which geographic factor most significantly contributes to milder temperatures and higher humidity in coastal regions compared to inland areas?
What is the relationship between altitude and weather conditions in mountainous regions?
What is the relationship between altitude and weather conditions in mountainous regions?
Which of the following best describes how the Earth's rotation influences wind patterns?
Which of the following best describes how the Earth's rotation influences wind patterns?
What role does atmospheric pressure play in the creation of wind?
What role does atmospheric pressure play in the creation of wind?
How does cloud cover influence temperature?
How does cloud cover influence temperature?
Why do deserts and polar landscapes represent extremes in weather conditions?
Why do deserts and polar landscapes represent extremes in weather conditions?
If an area experiences rising warm air, what type of pressure system is likely present, and what weather conditions can be expected?
If an area experiences rising warm air, what type of pressure system is likely present, and what weather conditions can be expected?
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