Winds

Question 1

Which statements about wind are true? Check all that apply.Wind is caused by differences in air pressure.Wind moves from low pressure areas to high pressure areas.Winds are named for the direction toward which wind is flowing.An anemometer is a tool for measuring wind speed.The wind-chill factor has a cooling effect.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Wind is caused by differences in air pressure.; D: An anemometer is a tool for measuring wind speed.; E: The wind-chill factor has a cooling effect.

Question 2

Which factor causes surface ocean currents?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: wind

Question 3

This area is located around the equator and is relatively calm.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: doldrums

Question 4

This wind occurs near the poles and is cold and dry.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: polar easterlies

Question 5

These winds are in the middle latitudes and originate from high pressure of horse latitudes.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: prevailing westerlies

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