Practice Origin And Nature Of Winds (1.2) - Wind Energy

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Question 1.
What causes wind to form?
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Think about the role of the sun in heating different areas.
Question 2.
Name one global wind system.
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Remember the clustering of wind systems in relation to latitudes.
3Question 3.
What primary factor causes wind to form?
- Rainfall
- Uneven heating of Earth
- Tectonic activity
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Consider the sun's role in heating.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Coriolis effect causes wind to move straight.
- True
- False
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Think about how the Earth's rotation affects wind movement.
Question 5.
How would you expect wind patterns to change if the Earth’s tilt was greater?
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Consider how temperature variations would affect air movement.
Question 6.
Analyze how urban development might impact local wind patterns and suggest possible solutions.
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Think about how the presence of buildings and trees changes local air movement.

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