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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Winds

Question 1 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 2

Which statement about local and global winds is true?

Answer
A
Local winds blow from the poles to the equator, whereas global winds blow west to east.
B
Local winds curve due to the Coriolis effect, whereas global winds blow in a straight path.
C
Local winds blow over long distances, whereas global winds blow over short distances.
D
Local winds blow over short distances, whereas global winds blow over long distances.

Explanation

Local winds are caused by nearby differences in temperature and pressure, so they affect relatively small areas and blow over short distances. Global winds are part of large-scale atmospheric circulation and travel over much longer distances. Therefore, the true statement is that local winds blow over short distances, whereas global winds blow over long distances.

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