Global Winds

Global Winds

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main cause of wind?

Back

The uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does air generally move?

Back

From areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Sea Breeze?

Back

Warm air going from the water to land during the day; cool air over the water sinks, warm air over the land rises.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Land Breeze?

Back

Warm air going from the land to the water during the night; cool air over the land sinks, warm air over the water rises.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which global winds move from the east to the west?

Back

Easterlies.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Doldrums?

Back

A region near the equator where the winds are calm and variable.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Westerlies?

Back

Global winds that blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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