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Global and Local Wind-checkup

Authored by Dan Ferguson

Science

7th Grade

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Global and Local Wind-checkup
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which statement correctly defines wind?

Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the initial source for global winds and convection in the atmosphere? 

continental deflection
the rotation of the Earth
Moon's gravity
unequal heating of the Earth by the sun

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

the Earth to rotate on its axis
continental deflection
global winds and surface currents to move in a curved path instead of a straight line
global winds and deep ocean currents to move in a curved path instead of a straight line.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which diagram shows the formation of a land breeze?

diagram Y

diagram X

neither

both

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

from east to west
from west to east
from north to south
from south to north

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which global winds most directly effect weather in the U.S.?

Trade Winds
Prevailing Westerlies
Polar Easterlies
Doldrums

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What causes differences in air pressure around the Earth? (choose 2)

the planet is unevenly heated by the sun, resulting in temperature differences at different latitudes.

cold air sinks at the equator and warm air rises at the poles

warm air rises at the equator and cold air sinks at the poles

cold air sinks at the equator and cold air rises at the poles

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