Wind and ocean currents

Wind and ocean currents

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-PS1-4

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are wind currents?

Back

Wind currents are large-scale movements of air in the Earth's atmosphere, driven by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are ocean currents?

Back

Ocean currents are continuous, directed movements of seawater generated by various forces acting upon the water, including wind, the Coriolis effect, and differences in water density.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do ocean currents affect climate?

Back

Ocean currents help regulate the Earth's climate by distributing thermal energy across the planet, influencing weather patterns and temperatures in coastal regions.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, which determines its temperature.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located equidistant from the poles.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate is the average weather pattern over a long period.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Temperate Zone?

Back

The Temperate Zone is a region of the Earth characterized by four distinct seasons: summer, autumn, winter, and spring, receiving sunlight at a moderate angle.

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