4.7.1 - Global Circulation Patterns
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Practice Questions
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What is a global circulation pattern?
💡 Hint: Think about how air moves around the Earth.
What are the three main circulation cells?
💡 Hint: Consider the regions where these cells are located.
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What drives global circulation patterns?
💡 Hint: Think about the Earth's movement and its effects on air.
True or False: Jet streams only exist in the lower atmosphere.
💡 Hint: Consider where high-altitude winds typically occur.
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Consider a hypothetical scenario where the Earth stops rotating. Predict how this would affect global circulation patterns and climate.
💡 Hint: Think about how the rotation contributes to wind directions.
Analyze the impact of the jet stream shifting further north on seasonal weather in the mid-latitudes.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature balances and pressures interact based on air mass movements.
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