Global Winds
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which statement correctly defines wind? (Select 2)
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 from a warmer area to a colder area in the atmosphere.
Wind is the movement of air from a colder area to a warmer area in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The process in which hot air rises and cool air sinks is called...
conduction
convection
radiation
magnetism
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 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-ESS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend due to the...
coriolis effect
doldrums
trade winds
prevailing westerlies
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Winds that blow from 300 latitude to the equator are called...
prevailing westerlies
polar easterlies
trade winds
horse latitudes
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Winds that blow from 300 latitude to 600 latitude are called...
polar easterlies
prevailing westerlies
trade winds
doldrums
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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