Practice Forces Affecting The Velocity And Direction Of Wind (9.1.4) - ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION AND WEATHER SYSTEMS

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Question 1.
Define wind.
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Think about what moves when air pressure changes.
Question 2.
What does the pressure gradient force do?
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Remember, wind moves where pressure differs!
3Question 3.
What force causes wind to flow from high to low pressure?
- Frictional Force
- Pressure Gradient Force
- Coriolis Force
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Think about what makes air move due to pressure differences.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Coriolis force is strongest at the equator.
- True
- False
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Reflect on how Earth's rotation impacts the force.
Question 5.
Explore the impact of varying atmospheric pressure on local wind patterns. How would an increase in temperature affect this?
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Think about how heating equates to pressures changing.
Question 6.
Analyze a weather map with isobar separation and predict wind speed and direction. Describe your thought process.
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Focus on how closely packed areas correlate with wind activity.

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