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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