Wind

Wind is caused mainly by air pressure differences that result from...

• a. uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere.
• b. absorption of ultraviolet radiation by Earth's land masses.
• c. radiation of heat from Earth's land masses to water bodies.
• d. rotation of Earth on its axis.

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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

Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?

• the moon
• the sun
• the Earth's surface
• the rotation of the Earth

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Heat Transfer:

Conduction requires ___________

• the circulation of fluids

• electromagnetic waves

• the Coriolis Effect

• touch

• George

Heat Transfer:

Convection requires ___________

• the circulation of fluids

• electromagnetic waves

• the Coriolis Effect

• touch

• George

Heat Transfer:

Radiation requires ___________

• the circulation of fluids

• electromagnetic waves

• the Coriolis Effect

• touch

• George

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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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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What creates the air pressure difference between the equator and the poles?

• The length of the seasons
• The shape of the earth 
• the duration of the solar year
• The amount of direct sunlight each area receives 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How are the winds in the northern hemisphere different from winds in the southern hemisphere?

• Winds in the northern hemisphere curve right; winds in the southern hemisphere curve left

• winds in the northern hemisphere curve south; winds in the southern hemisphere curve north

• winds in the northern hemisphere curve east; winds in the southern hemisphere curve west

• winds in the northern hemisphere curve left; winds in the southern hemisphere curve right