Global Atmospheric Circulation Model (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will recap the Hadley Cell from Lesson 1 and learn how air circulates through the atmosphere via the Ferrel and Polar Cells.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Latitude means...

The height above sea level The time taken to travel from one place to another A measure of distance from the equator

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Q2.The sun's energy is concentrated at the...

North Pole Equator Oceans

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Q3.Low pressure occurs when...

Warm air rises into the atmosphere Cold air rises into the atmosphere Cold air sinks towards the earth's surface

3/7

Q4.High pressure occurs when...

Cold air rises into the atmosphere Warm air sinks towards the earth's surface Cold air sinks towards the earth's surface

4/7

Q5.Surface winds moving towards the equator are called...

Trade Winds Easterlies Westerlies

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Q6.Surface winds moving towards higher latitudes are called...

North Winds Westerlies Southern Winds

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Q7.Which three cells form the global atmospheric circulation model?

Select three (3) boxes

Hadley Cell Polar Cell Wind Cell Ferrel Cell

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Q1.Latitude means...

The height above sea level The time taken to travel from one place to another A measure of distance from the equator

1/7

Q2.The sun's energy is concentrated at the...

North Pole Equator Oceans

2/7

Q3.Low pressure occurs when...

Warm air rises into the atmosphere Cold air rises into the atmosphere Cold air sinks towards the earth's surface

3/7

Q4.High pressure occurs when...

Cold air rises into the atmosphere Warm air sinks towards the earth's surface Cold air sinks towards the earth's surface

4/7

Q5.Surface winds moving towards the equator are called...

Trade Winds Easterlies Westerlies

5/7

Q6.Surface winds moving towards higher latitudes are called...

North Winds Westerlies Southern Winds

6/7

Q7.Which three cells form the global atmospheric circulation model?

Select three (3) boxes

Hadley Cell Polar Cell Wind Cell Ferrel Cell

7/7

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Global Atmospheric Circulation Model (Part 2)

Complete the sentences below to show you have understood the key ideas from the lesson. Good luck!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Q1.Wind moves from...

Low to high pressure High to low pressure High to high pressure

1/6

Q2.Air rises at the equator because...

The air is cold and dense The air is warm and less dense The air is warm and dense

2/6

Q3.Air sinks in areas of high pressure because...

The air is cold and dense The air is warm and dense The air is cold and less dense

3/6

Q4.Within the Ferrel Cell, warm air...

Is forced up into the atmosphere by colder air Is sinking Is denser

4/6

Q5.At the Poles, the air pressure is...

Low Medium High

5/6

Q6.An example of a cold desert is...

The Sahara Desert Antarctica The UK

6/6

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Quiz:

Global Atmospheric Circulation Model (Part 2)

Complete the sentences below to show you have understood the key ideas from the lesson. Good luck!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Q1.Wind moves from...

Low to high pressure High to low pressure High to high pressure

1/6

Q2.Air rises at the equator because...

The air is cold and dense The air is warm and less dense The air is warm and dense

2/6

Q3.Air sinks in areas of high pressure because...

The air is cold and dense The air is warm and dense The air is cold and less dense

3/6

Q4.Within the Ferrel Cell, warm air...

Is forced up into the atmosphere by colder air Is sinking Is denser

4/6

Q5.At the Poles, the air pressure is...

Low Medium High

5/6

Q6.An example of a cold desert is...

The Sahara Desert Antarctica The UK

6/6

Lesson summary: Global Atmospheric Circulation Model (Part 2)

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