Practice - Forces Affecting the Velocity and Direction of Wind
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Practice Questions
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Define wind.
💡 Hint: Think about what moves when air pressure changes.
What does the pressure gradient force do?
💡 Hint: Remember, wind moves where pressure differs!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What force causes wind to flow from high to low pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes air move due to pressure differences.
True or False: The Coriolis force is strongest at the equator.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how Earth's rotation impacts the force.
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Challenge Problems
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Explore the impact of varying atmospheric pressure on local wind patterns. How would an increase in temperature affect this?
💡 Hint: Think about how heating equates to pressures changing.
Analyze a weather map with isobar separation and predict wind speed and direction. Describe your thought process.
💡 Hint: Focus on how closely packed areas correlate with wind activity.
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