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Global Weather Patterns

Authored by David Fratto

Science

8th Grade

NGSS covered

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Global Weather Patterns
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Where do hurricanes form?

in the ocean near warm areas
in the ocean near cold areas
in large lakes near cold areas
in small lakes near warm areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What determines the direction in which air masses flow across the United States?

The Gulf of Mexico
The Atlantic Ocean
The heat from the sun
The rotation of the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What causes wind?

convection currents
conduction currents
radiation currents
tropical currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina’s coastal climate?

The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.
The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

Cool
Warm
Cold
Hot

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is wind?

The movement of water due to pressure differences

The movement of air due to pressure differences.

The movement of air due to pollution differences

The movement of water deep in the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Air moves from areas of _____ pressure to areas of ____ pressure.

high, low

low, high

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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