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Earth Systems & Resources

Question 1
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What is the name given to calm regions near the equator with little or no wind?

Question 2
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If climate change leads to the weakening of thermohaline circulation through added freshwater from melting ice caps, what secondary effect might occur relative to global wind patterns?

Question 3
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Which phenomenon would likely be exacerbated as a result of disrupted global wind patterns from climate change affecting water vapor distribution?

Question 4
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Which global wind pattern is responsible for the movement of weather systems across the United States?

Question 5
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Considering Earth's rotational effects on wind patterns, what is a potential impact of climate change-induced alterations in global wind systems on ocean currents?

Question 6
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Considering Coriolis effect, which trend would most likely occur if the earth rotated at twice its current speed?

Question 7
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How might the Coriolis effect impact the implementation of large-scale wind farms in different hemispheres?

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Question 8
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Which human activity is most directly associated with the increase of greenhouse gases that affect global wind patterns?

Question 9
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What impact does industrialization have on global wind systems?

Question 10
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Urbanization affects local wind patterns primarily through what process?