Which change would you expect to observe as you travel from 15°S latitude to 15°N latitude?
A. the destiny of air
B. the wind direction
C. the convection pattern
D. the direction of air currents
d. the direction of air currents
the direction of air currents is right i took the test.
What is the difference between the trade winds and the polar easterlies? Responses:
The trade winds blow in the Northern Hemisphere, and the polar easterlies blow in the Southern Hemisphere.
The trade winds blow from west to east, and the polar easterlies blow from east to west.
The trade winds blow near the equator, and the polar easterlies blow near the poles.
The trade winds tend toward the right, and the polar easterlies tend toward the left.
To understand the change you would expect to observe as you travel from 15°S latitude to 15°N latitude, we need to consider the concept of atmospheric circulation and the global wind patterns.
Atmospheric circulation is driven by the uneven heating of Earth's surface by the Sun. This results in the formation of three major convection cells in each hemisphere: Hadley cells, Ferrel cells, and Polar cells.
Now, let's address each option:
A. The density of air: As you travel from 15°S latitude to 15°N latitude, you would generally observe a decrease in air density. This is because air density is influenced by temperature, and as you move closer to the equator (from 15°S to 15°N), the average temperatures are higher, resulting in lower air density.
B. The wind direction: The wind direction changes as you move from the Southern Hemisphere (15°S) to the Northern Hemisphere (15°N). In the Southern Hemisphere, the prevailing winds move from southeast to northwest (known as the southeast trade winds). In the Northern Hemisphere, the prevailing winds move from northeast to southwest (known as the northeast trade winds). So, you would observe a change in wind direction.
C. The convection pattern: The convection pattern refers to the movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking. In the Southern Hemisphere, near 15°S latitude, warm air rises at the equator and moves towards the poles. As you travel towards 15°N latitude, you would observe a shift in the convection pattern, where warm air rises at 15°N and moves towards higher latitudes.
D. The direction of air currents: Similarly to the wind direction, the direction of the air currents changes as you move from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere. The air currents converge at the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) near the equator, and then they diverge towards higher latitudes. In the Southern Hemisphere, the air currents move in a clockwise direction, while in the Northern Hemisphere, they move in a counterclockwise direction. So, you would observe a change in the direction of air currents.
Considering the options mentioned, the correct answer to the question would be:
B. the wind direction