Coriolis/Winds/Hurricanes Quiz
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18 questions
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The Coriolis Effect is...
The Coriolis Effect is...
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What causes the winds to curve?
What causes the winds to curve?
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Global winds curve in this direction in the Northern Hemisphere:
Global winds curve in this direction in the Northern Hemisphere:
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At the Equator, the winds do not curve.
At the Equator, the winds do not curve.
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What causes the winds?
What causes the winds?
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Why are the winds important?
Why are the winds important?
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Look at the image above. Match the letter to the correct global wind.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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C | arrow_right_alt | Trade Winds |
A | arrow_right_alt | Polar Easterlies |
B | arrow_right_alt | Westerlies |
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What is a storm surge? Select all that apply.
What is a storm surge? Select all that apply.
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Are hurricanes considered Local or Global Winds?
Are hurricanes considered Local or Global Winds?
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Winds blow from...
Winds blow from...
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These winds can be so high in the atmosphere that you cannot feel them on the ground.
These winds can be so high in the atmosphere that you cannot feel them on the ground.
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These winds can change speed and direction frequently.
These winds can change speed and direction frequently.
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When flying a plane in a stright line in the Southern Hemisphere, the plane will deflect to the ___________ because of the Coriolis Effect.
When flying a plane in a stright line in the Southern Hemisphere, the plane will deflect to the ___________ because of the Coriolis Effect.
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Which of the following are the primary threats from hurricanes?
Which of the following are the primary threats from hurricanes?
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What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
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Which direction is this storm spinning?
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Is this storm in the Northern hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere?
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Which side is the dirty side of the storm?