Practice Pressure and Wind - 9.1.4.4 | 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

What unit is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the weight of air above us.

Question 2

Easy

What direction do winds blow in relation to pressure?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the concept of pressure difference.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the average atmospheric pressure at sea level?

  • 950 mb
  • 1,013.2 mb
  • 1,100 mb

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the weight of air around you.

Question 2

True or False: In the Southern Hemisphere, wind around a low-pressure area moves clockwise.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the Coriolis effect.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the implications of the Coriolis effect on global trade winds. How does this influence weather patterns in terms of cyclonic and anticyclonic systems?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Draw a diagram of wind patterns to see the impact visualized.

Question 2

Evaluate the effect that varying atmospheric pressure has on local weather conditions vs. global weather patterns.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how changes can be immediate versus long-term.

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