Science 10 Assignment U4L3 (25 marks)
1. Describe the effect of the unequal distribution of thermal energy on Earth on
the temperatures of the atmosphere. (2 marks)
2. Name three methods of thermal energy transfer. (3 marks)
3. Compare and contrast conduction and convection (4 marks)
4. Identify what is transferred by global winds. (2 marks)
5. Explain why air moves from areas of high atmospheric pressure to areas of
low atmospheric pressure. (2 marks)
6. Describe the Coriolis effect. (2 marks)
7. Explain how the Coriolis effect influences the direction of wind in the
Northern Hemisphere. (2 marks)
8. What are the trade winds and where do they occur ? (2 marks)
9. What are jet streams ? (1 mark)
10. Explain why jet streams are faster than other global winds. (1 mark)
11. If a high-pressure system is approaching from the west, predict the direction
in which the winds will most likely be blowing. Explain your answer. (2
marks)
12. Explain why the air at the equator moves towards the poles. (2 marks)