Oceans, Atmosphere, Weather and Climate (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does atmospheric circulation refer to?
What does atmospheric circulation refer to?
Large-scale movement of air
What is the driving force behind atmospheric circulation?
What is the driving force behind atmospheric circulation?
Uneven heating by the Sun
Why does the Sun heat Earth unevenly?
Why does the Sun heat Earth unevenly?
Earth has a spherical shape
Which regions receive the most direct sunlight?
Which regions receive the most direct sunlight?
Equatorial regions
What type of pressure does rising air create at the surface?
What type of pressure does rising air create at the surface?
Low atmospheric pressure
What type of pressure does descending air create?
What type of pressure does descending air create?
High atmospheric pressure
Where do trade winds blow consistently?
Where do trade winds blow consistently?
Tropical regions
Where are the westerlies found?
Where are the westerlies found?
Mid-latitude regions
In which regions do easterlies occur?
In which regions do easterlies occur?
Polar regions
Why does warm air rise at the equator?
Why does warm air rise at the equator?
Hot air is less dense than cold air
What phenomena does atmospheric circulation help explain?
What phenomena does atmospheric circulation help explain?
Movement of air masses and storms
What did the IPCC report in 2021 about atmospheric circulation?
What did the IPCC report in 2021 about atmospheric circulation?
Patterns changing, causing extremes