Global Weather Patterns — Quiz Answers

Match each jet stream feature to its primary effect.

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. In the jet stream pattern shown, the region just south of the jet is influenced by [Dropdown 1] , which can lead to [Dropdown 2] . The cool zone north of the jet is influenced by [Dropdown 3] , which usually brings [Dropdown 4] .

What global pattern was most likely affected by the trade wind disruption?

What causes storms to form most often near the equator and 60° latitude?

Classify each location based on whether rising or sinking air is dominant. Drag each to the correct box.

Match each wind system to how it affects tropical storm movement in the Atlantic Ocean.

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. Trade winds between 30° north and south blow [Dropdown 1] , which pushes tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean toward [Dropdown 2] in early development. Later, storms curve due to [Dropdown 3] .

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. Winds near the equator generally blow [Dropdown 1] , and winds at mid-latitudes blow [Dropdown 2] . These patterns are caused by [Dropdown 3] .

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. When the jet stream [Dropdown 1] , storm systems often [Dropdown 2] , which can increase the risk of [Dropdown 3] in affected areas.