Practice - Pressure and Wind
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Practice Questions
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What unit is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about the weight of air above us.
What direction do winds blow in relation to pressure?
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of pressure difference.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the average atmospheric pressure at sea level?
💡 Hint: Think of the weight of air around you.
True or False: In the Southern Hemisphere, wind around a low-pressure area moves clockwise.
💡 Hint: Remember the Coriolis effect.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the implications of the Coriolis effect on global trade winds. How does this influence weather patterns in terms of cyclonic and anticyclonic systems?
💡 Hint: Draw a diagram of wind patterns to see the impact visualized.
Evaluate the effect that varying atmospheric pressure has on local weather conditions vs. global weather patterns.
💡 Hint: Consider how changes can be immediate versus long-term.
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