Atmosphere and Winds

Atmosphere and Winds

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Atmosphere and Winds

Atmosphere and Winds

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Science, Other Sciences

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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How is wind named?

by the direction toward which the wind is blowing

by the direction from where the winds originate (come from)

by the Department of Atmospheric Affairs

by the amount of air pressure.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is true of warm(er) air?

It is more dense.

It is heavier.

It has more air pressure.

It is lighter and less dense.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which is true of cold air?

It is lighter and more dense.

It is more dense and sinks.

It rises because it is less dense.

It is less dense and has less air pressure.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does wind move?

from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

from higher elevations to lower elevations

from left to right

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which global wind belt is found at letter A?

Polar Easterlies 
Prevailing Westerlies 
Tradewinds
Doldrums 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of global wind is found at letter D?

Doldrums
Prevailing Westerlies 
Polar Easterlies 
Tradewinds 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

According to the Coriolis Effect, which direction does the wind deflect objects in the Northern Hemisphere?

to the right

to the left

towards the North Pole

south

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