Atmosphere and Global Winds

What is the source of energy that causes the winds?

• the moon

• the sun

• the rotation of the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

• the Earth to rotate on its axis

• earthquakes

• global winds to move in a curved path instead of a straight line

• the Earth to revolve around the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which global winds directly effect weather in the U.S.?

• Trade Winds
• Prevailing Westerlies
• Polar Easterlies
• Doldrums

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

At which altitude is the air pressure the greatest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

At which of these altitudes is the temperature the highest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The lowest layer of the atmosphere, this is also where weather occurs.

• Mesosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere
• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The _____ protects us from harmful UV radiation from the sun.

• Troposphere

• Ozone Layer

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

What is the atmosphere made of?

• oxygen
• carbon dioxide
• mixture of gases
• water vapor

The five layers of the atmosphere in order from the ground up are ______________________________________.

• stratosphere, troposphere, exosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere

• troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere and stratosphere

• thermosphere, exosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere and troposphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere