Global Winds and Ocean Currents
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the prevailing wind direction in many regions of the world?
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The prevailing wind direction in many regions is from southwest to northeast.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary cause of wind formation on Earth?
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Winds are formed due to the uneven heating of Earth's surfaces.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does air move around areas of high pressure?
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Air moves out of or away from areas of high pressure.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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At what degrees of latitude do 'wind belts' occur?
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Wind belts occur every 30 degrees of latitude.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the general air pressure at the equator compared to the poles?
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There is high pressure at the poles and low pressure at the equator.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the major global wind patterns called?
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The major global wind patterns are called trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Coriolis effect and how does it influence wind direction?
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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, influencing wind direction to curve to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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