Global Winds
Authored by Ada Kaylee Brackett
Science
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Wind occurs because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called...
conduction
radiation
convection
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Warm rising air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.
high, rain
high, clear skies
low, rain
low, clear skies
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Cool sinking air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.
high, rain
high, clear skies
low, rain
low, clear skies
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Winds always blow from areas of _________ pressure to areas of _________ pressure.
high, high
low, low
high, low
low, high
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
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 from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?
the moon
the sun
the rotation of the Earth
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does warm air rise?
Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
Warm air has more pressure 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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