Wind, Coriolis Effect, Greenhouse Effect

What causes wind?

• large fans

• uneven gravitational forces

• uneven levels of oxygen

• uneven heating of the Earth's surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is responsible for warming the Earth’s surface and creating wind?

• The Moon
• Earth's interior (inside)
• Gravity

• The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement correctly describes global wind patterns?

• Winds blow from North to South

• Winds blow from East to West

• Winds blow towards the oceans only during the summer

• Winds blow from the poles towards the equator near the Earth's surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Wind blows from ______ pressure areas to _____ pressure areas.

• high; low

• low; high

• medium; high

• low; medium

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How does the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere affect the atmosphere's temperature?

• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increase, they trap more heat and warm the atmosphere.
• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increase, they trap less heat and the atmosphere cools.
• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere decrease, they trap more heat and warm the atmosphere. 
• If greenhouse gases increase, the atmosphere will turn green in color.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, keep the Earth's temperature stable

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the greenhouse effect?

• the process by which gasses hold heat in the atmosphere like a blanket around the Earth

• when people paint their houses green

• when gases move from high pressure to low pressure

• when the Earth is warmed by energy from the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Sunburn is caused by _____________________.  It can't be felt as heat.

• large fires

• volcanic eruptions

• electricity

• ultraviolet radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The Coriolis Effect is caused by what?

• The wind blowing

• Earth's gravity pulling things down

• The rotation of the Earth

• The pull of the Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which object REFLECTS the most energy from the Sun?

• Rocks

• Plants

• Snow

• Animals

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2