Earth's rotation

Temperature differences

Air pressure differences

All of the above

Trade winds

Westerlies

Polar easterlies

Jet stream

Sea breeze

Land breeze

Mountain breeze

Valley breeze

Wind can increase temperature by transferring heat from one place to another.

Wind can decrease temperature by evaporating moisture from the surface.

Wind can increase or decrease temperature depending on the direction of the wind.

Wind has no effect on temperature.

Wind can increase precipitation by bringing moist air to an area.

Wind can decrease precipitation by blowing away clouds.

Wind can increase or decrease precipitation depending on the direction of the wind.

Wind has no effect on precipitation.

The Caribbean

The Sahara Desert

The Arctic

Antarctica

The Mediterranean Sea

The Great Plains of the United States

The Andes Mountains

The Amazon Rainforest

The North Pacific Ocean

The North Atlantic Ocean

The Indian Ocean

The Southern Ocean

By tracking the movement of wind patterns, meteorologists can predict where storms are likely to occur.

By measuring the speed and direction of the wind, meteorologists can predict the temperature and precipitation for a given area.

By analyzing the patterns of wind circulation, meteorologists can predict the long-term climate trends for a given region.

All of the above

Wind patterns are constantly changing, making it difficult to predict their movement.

Wind patterns can be influenced by a variety of factors, making it difficult to accurately predict their behavior.

Wind patterns can be difficult to measure accurately, especially in remote areas.

All of the above

Wind patterns can help us understand the global climate system.

Wind patterns can help us predict weather events, such as storms and hurricanes.

Wind patterns can help us design buildings and structures that are resistant to wind damage.

All of the above

Weather balloons are used to measure wind speed and direction at different altitudes.

Satellites are used to track the movement of wind patterns.

Computer models are used to simulate wind patterns and predict their behavior.

All of the above

Wind patterns can be used to disperse pollutants and reduce air pollution.

Wind patterns can be used to generate electricity from wind turbines.

Wind patterns can be used to design buildings and structures that are more energy-efficient.

All of the above

Wind patterns can cause soil erosion.

Wind patterns can spread wildfires.

Wind patterns can damage buildings and structures.

All of the above