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Understanding Global Atmospheric circulation
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Science
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Alysha Kinsel
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21 questions
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1.
SLIDE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
2.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The energy Earth (a) is the cause of (b) , (c) currents and wind (d) .
Answer explanation
The energy Earth receives from the Sun is the cause of weather, ocean currents and wind patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Weather is the (a) in the atmosphere, while climate is the (b) in a specific region (c) over a (d) .
Answer explanation
Weather is the short term changes in the atmosphere while climate is the weather of a specific region averaged over a long period of time.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The movement of (a) energy, (b) and (c) currents are the factors that cause (d) .
Answer explanation
The movements of thermal energy, density and convection currents are the factors that cause weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This diagram shows the unequal heating of land and water by the sun's rays. The pattern seen here creates a
(a) between warm and cold air from water to land.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
LABELLING QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Label the types of Heat Transfer that all happen in the atmosphere
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
7.
LABELLING QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Label the diagram
Warm
Cool
Title: Ocean Currents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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