Practice - Origin and Nature of Winds
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Practice Questions
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What causes wind to form?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the sun in heating different areas.
Name one global wind system.
💡 Hint: Remember the clustering of wind systems in relation to latitudes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What primary factor causes wind to form?
💡 Hint: Consider the sun's role in heating.
True or False: The Coriolis effect causes wind to move straight.
💡 Hint: Think about how the Earth's rotation affects wind movement.
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Challenge Problems
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How would you expect wind patterns to change if the Earth’s tilt was greater?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature variations would affect air movement.
Analyze how urban development might impact local wind patterns and suggest possible solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about how the presence of buildings and trees changes local air movement.
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