Unit 5 8.10ABC

Unit 5 8.10ABC

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the major patterns of movement of air and water on Earth?

Back

Uneven heating and the rotation of Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What process creates winds in our atmosphere?

Back

Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do polar air masses move towards the equator?

Back

The warm air masses at the equator rise and the cold air masses from the poles sink to fill in the low area.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does most of the water vapor in the atmosphere come from?

Back

Evaporation of water from oceans, primarily near the Equator.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary source of energy that generates wind?

Back

Solar radiation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'air mass'.

Back

A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of solar radiation in weather patterns?

Back

Solar radiation heats the Earth's surface, causing uneven heating that drives wind and weather patterns.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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