2-3 Quizizz: Prevailing winds
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How does wind blow on Earth?
From high pressure toward low pressure latitudes
From low pressure toward high pressure latitudes
From East to West
Answer explanation
Wind blows from high pressure latitudes (like 30 north or south) towards low pressure latitudes (like the Equator or 60 north or south)
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which image shows a LOW pressure system?
A
B
Answer explanation
Low pressure happens when molecules are farther apart (less dense) making air rise.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The Equator has LOW pressure, what kind of climate can we predict?
Dry deserts
Humid rainforests
Answer explanation
Low pressure sends water into the atmosphere, forming clouds and precipitation. The Equator has a lot of rain that rainforests grow.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which prevailing winds are found at the poles?
Westerlies Winds
Easterlies Winds
Trade Winds
Answer explanation
The Easterlies winds are found in the poles (Between 90 latitudes and 60 latitudes)
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The prevailing winds running from 30 to 60 degrees latitude are called:
Easterlies
Westerlies
Trade winds
Answer explanation
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the direction of the trade winds?
From the 30° latitudes toward the Equator (0°)
From the Equator 0° toward the 30° latitudes
From 30° toward the 60° latitudes
Answer explanation
The Trade winds blow from the 30 degree North and South latitudes toward the Equator.
They also blow East to West
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What prevailing winds pass through most of the United States?
Trade Winds
Westerlies Winds
Easterlies Winds
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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