
Atmosphere and Winds
Authored by Rachel Wold
Science, Other Sciences
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
Which global wind belt is found at letter A?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of global wind is found at letter D?
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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