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Concept 2 Quiz

Explain how the pressure gradient force, Coriolis effect, and friction influence wind.

This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
Which of the following factors contributes to our wind patterns?

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Question 2.
The deflection of wind due to the Coriolis effect is strongest at


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Question 3.
High-altitude, high-velocity "rivers" of air are referred to as


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Question 4.
The ultimate energy source and driving force of wind is solar energy.

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Question 5.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes the path of wind to be curved to the left.

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Question 6.
As wind speed increases, deflection by the Coriolis effect becomes less.

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Question 7.
All wind moves perpendicular to the isobars.

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Question 8.
A steep pressure gradient indicates strong winds.

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Question 9.
Pressure data on a map are shown using lines that connect places of equal air pressure called


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Question 10.
The greater the pressure differences between two places, the slower the wind speed.

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