Atmosphere and Wind

Atmosphere and Wind

5th - 7th Grade

59 Qs

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Atmosphere and Wind

Atmosphere and Wind

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Quiz

Science

5th - 7th Grade

Medium

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6, NGSS.MS-ESS2-5, CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes wind?

differences in air pressure

differences in gravity

difference in oxygen

differences in the thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes differences in air pressure?

even heating of the Earth

Even cooling of the earth

uneven heating of the earth

global warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Local winds blow over:

short distances

long distances

the poles

the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which is NOT a characteristic of local winds?

They occur within a small area.
Land and sea breezes are examples.
They blow over short distances.
They blow steadily over long distances.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is responsible for warming the Earth’s surface and creating wind?

The Moon
Earth's interior (inside)
Coriolis effect
The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Why does warm air rise?

Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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