Global Wind Patterns
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Science
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are Horse Latitudes?
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High pressure areas at 30 degrees North or South that contain calm to no wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does air move in relation to pressure?
Back
Air moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What direction do prevailing westerlies flow?
Back
From west to east.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes wind?
Back
Differences in pressure.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Doldrums?
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An area at the equator with little to no wind activity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Trade Winds?
Back
Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Coriolis Effect?
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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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