Why are east-west variation patterns more pronounced in the ...

[maychende]

Why are east-west variation patterns more pronounced in the middle latitudes of the Northern
  Hemisphere?
  a. There is a wide range of temperatures that occur in the Northern Hemisphere.
  b. There is an almost equal ration of land and water in the Northern Hemisphere.
  c. There is a high pressure system that always forms over land in the Northern Hemisphere.
  d. The Coriolis Effect influences the wind pattern more in these regions.

Question 2

If a ship is trying to sail from the eastern United States to Europe, what route would be the most
  efficient to take?
  a. A southern route to take advantage of the easterlies
  b. A southern route to take advantage of the westerlies
  c. A northern route to take advantage of the easterlies
  d. A northern route to take advantage of the westerlies

[pangili4]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Low pressure forms over heated landmasses during the summer which means high pressure systems in
the ocean. The opposite is true in the winter. The equal proportions of ocean and land males these
systems more noticeable. Information can be found in the section Atmospheric Circulation Generates
Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The most efficient route to sail from the United States to Europe is a northern route. This allows the
ship to use the prevailing westerlies. In the reverse journey, a southern route would ensure the use of
the more dependable Easterly trade winds. Information can be found in the section Voyaging
Combined with Science to Advance Ocean Studies.

[maychende]

Great answer, keep it coming

[shewald78]

Excellent