Global and Local Winds

Global and Local Winds

6th - 8th Grade

22 Qs

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Global and Local Winds

Global and Local Winds

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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How is wind named?
From the direction which they blow to.
From the direction which they come from.
From the Department of Atmospheric Affairs 
By the amount of air pressure. 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true of hot air?
It is more dense
It is heavier
It has more air pressure 
It is lighter and less dense 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which is true of cold air?
It is lighter and more dense
It is heavier and less air pressure
It is heavier and more air pressure
It is less dense and has less air pressure. 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which best defines wind? 
It is lighter and more dense
It is convection currents
All are correct
It is horizontal movement of air

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does wind move?
From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
From areas of high temperature to areas of low tempreture 
From areas of low temperature to areas of high temperature

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the two classifications of wind? 
Local Winds and Global Winds 
Global and Land Wind
Local and Coriolis Wind 
Tradewinds and Sea Winds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which one is a sea breeze?
The one on the right?
The one on the left?
Neither
Both

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