Practice Forces Affecting the Velocity and Direction of Wind - 9.1.4 | 9. ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION AND WEATHER SYSTEMS | CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define wind.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what moves when air pressure changes.

Question 2

Easy

What does the pressure gradient force do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, wind moves where pressure differs!

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What force causes wind to flow from high to low pressure?

  • Frictional Force
  • Pressure Gradient Force
  • Coriolis Force

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what makes air move due to pressure differences.

Question 2

True or False: The Coriolis force is strongest at the equator.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how Earth's rotation impacts the force.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explore the impact of varying atmospheric pressure on local wind patterns. How would an increase in temperature affect this?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how heating equates to pressures changing.

Question 2

Analyze a weather map with isobar separation and predict wind speed and direction. Describe your thought process.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how closely packed areas correlate with wind activity.

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