Practice - Atmospheric Circulation
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Practice Questions
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What causes wind?
💡 Hint: Think about the sun and temperature differences.
What is the Coriolis effect?
💡 Hint: Recall how the Earth spins.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What primarily causes wind?
💡 Hint: Consider what drives our weather patterns.
The Coriolis effect causes wind to:
💡 Hint: Think about how storms move across the globe.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the Coriolis effect would differ in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and give an example of its impact on weather systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how the Earth rotates and the direction of movement.
Design a wind farm layout considering local terrain factors and atmospheric circulation principles based on a theoretical location. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about how obstacles affect wind flow and energy capture.
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