Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 15: Atmosphere

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
What two forms of heat transfer help create a sea breeze?
A)convection and conduction
B)convection and radiation
C)radiation and recycling
D)radiation and conduction
2.
Which receives more direct sunlight?
A)north pole
B)south plole
C)North America
D)equator
3.
What is the windless, rainy zone near the equator called?
A)Coriolis effect
B)land breezes
C)sea breezes
D)doldrums
4.
Narrow belts of strong winds, called _______ blow near the top of the troposphere.
A)doldrums
B)land breezes
C)sea breezes
D)jet streams
5.
Wind moves from an area of _______ to an area of _______.
A)low density/high density
B)low pressure/high pressure
C)high pressure/low pressure
D)high density/low density
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