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Wind and Ocean Currents Review

Wind and Ocean Currents Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-LS2-1

+2

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is caused by warm air over the sea and cool air over the land, leading to a flow of air from land to sea.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a surface current?

Back

A surface current is a horizontal movement of ocean water caused by wind, occurring at or near the ocean's surface.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which direction do ocean currents in the Southern Hemisphere appear to curve?

Back

Ocean currents in the Southern Hemisphere appear to curve counterclockwise.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary factor that causes wind?

Back

Temperature is the primary factor that causes wind, as differences in temperature create pressure differences.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where do warm ocean currents generally originate from?

Back

Warm ocean currents generally come from the Equator.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, caused by the temperature difference between the cooler sea and warmer land.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Gulf Stream?

Back

The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows up the eastern coast of the United States.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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