Why does warm air rise?

Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

Warm air is more dense than cooler air.

Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.

Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.

Use the diagram to determine which statement is correct.

High pressure air at location 2 is taking the place of the low pressure air at location 3.

The air at location 3 is more dense than the air at location 6.

The air at location 2 is rushing in to take the place of the colder air at location 3.

Location 1 heats up and cools down slower than location 7.

What causes warm air to rise?

the fact that it's less dense than cold air

The fact that it weighs more than cold air

The fact that it has higher pressure than cold

the fact that its more dense than cold air

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

The amount of direct sunlight each area receives

If differences in air pressure produce winds, what can you conclude about temperature and air pressure based on the figure?

As warm air rises, it creates an area of lower pressure, and cooler air flows in as wind

Warm air is denser than cold air is, creating an area of high pressure the produces wind.

Winds flow from areas of low pressure to areas high pressure when temperature is warmer

Air pressure decreases at night because temperature is lower, producing land and sea breezes

At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming from the ocean because...

the heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land

the pounding waves generate air currents

warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land

there are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean

Heat transfers from an area of ____temperature to an area of ___ temperature.

It can travel high to low and low to high.

The diagram shows a refrigerator. The cooling unit is placed at the top. The cooling unit cools the air near it. What happens to the density of the air as it cools, and how does it move?

The density of air increases. It moves down.

The density of air increases. It moves up.

The density of air decreases. It moves down.

The density of air increases. It moves up.

What is Wind Assignment.

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MS-ESS2-6, MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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

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What is Wind Assignment.

30 questions

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

Which statement correctly defines wind?

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

What causes wind?

What causes differences in air pressure?

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

Which statement correctly defines wind?

Why does warm air rise?

During the land breeze, what starts moving the cooler air out and warmer air in?

Air at the poles is colder and denser so it_______________.

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