Wind Systems Classification Quiz
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What are the three broad categories of wind systems?

  • Planetary winds, Seasonal winds, Local winds (correct)
  • Tropical winds, Monsoon winds, Trade winds
  • Prevailing winds, Equatorial winds, Polar winds
  • Primary winds, Secondary winds, Tertiary winds

    • Which type of wind blows almost in the same direction throughout the year?

  • Monsoon winds
  • Trade winds
  • Westerlies
  • Planetary winds (correct)

    • What are the types of prevailing winds mentioned in the text?

  • Monsoon winds, Nor'easters, Chinook winds
  • Trade winds, Westerlies, Polar easterlies (correct)
  • Typhoons, Cyclones, Hurricanes
  • Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, Blizzards

    • When do monsoon winds blow from sea to land according to the text?

    <p>During summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wind changes its direction according to the season in a year?

    <p>Seasonal winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of local winds mentioned in the text?

    <p>Land and Sea breezes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of prevailing winds mentioned in the text?

    <p>Trade winds, Westerlies, and polar easterlies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are permanent or planetary winds also known as?

    <p>Trade winds, Westerlies, and polar easterlies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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