Convection Currents
Authored by Courtney Bishop
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
If differences in air pressure produce winds, what can you conclude about temperature and air pressure based on the figure?
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does heat do when convection currents are moving?
Sinks
Rises
Stays in place
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which picture shows material that is more dense?
The picture of the left
The picture on the right
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When do particles move faster?
In hot water
In cold water
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does ice float?
Due to convection currents
It is more dense than water.
It is less dense than water.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes convection current in the Earth?
The uneven heating on each layer inside the Earth.
The crusts outer layer.
The temperatures we feel outside.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a convection current?
Touching a hot spoon that was in a soup bowl.
Feeling the suns rays on a nice summer day.
Touching an iron skillet after cooking and feeling the heat.
Movement of gas in a hot air balloon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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