Question

Which statements describe global winds? Check all that apply.

1they flow in a different direction
2they travel over short distances
3they generate land breezes
4they are affected by rotation on earth
5they blow away from poles to the equator

Answer 1

Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over a long distance are called global winds.

Option 4 - they are affected by rotation on earth-- this is true.

The Coriolis effect causes the direction of winds and ocean currents to be deflected. Winds and currents are deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and they are deflected towards left in the Southern Hemisphere.

Answer 2

The correct options are

• they flow in a different direction
• they are affected by rotation on earth
• they blow away from poles to the equator

Step-by-step explanation:

The global wind pattern is also known as the "general circulation" and the surface winds of each hemisphere are divided into three wind belts. All of these winds travel in different directions and they come from poles towards the equator. Their speed is somehow effected by the rotation of earth because the earth rotation provides these winds an extra push.