What turns the axle of an anemometer?

The force of the wind against the cups

What is the windchill factor?

The increased cooling that a wind can cause

The actual temperature measured by a thermometer

The speed of the wind on a particular day

The amount of heat generated by the body

According to the image, how does wind affect the way we feel temperature?

It makes us feel colder by removing body heat

It has no effect on how we feel temperature

It makes us feel warmer than the actual temperature

It increases the body's heat production

What might a weather report say when considering the windchill factor?

"The windchill factor makes it feel like 1° above zero."

"The temperature feels the same as the thermometer reading."

"The windchill factor has no impact on the perceived temperature."

"The windchill factor increases the actual temperature."

What is an example of a local wind?

A breeze that occurs on a hot summer day at the beach

A breeze that occurs in the mountains

A wind that blows across continents

A wind that is part of the global wind patterns

What causes the sea breeze described in the image?

The land being warmer than the sea

The sea being warmer than the land

What causes local winds according to the text?

The unequal heating of Earth's surface within a small area

The presence of mountains and valleys

When do local winds typically form?

When large scale winds are weak

When large scale winds are strong

Which two types of local winds are mentioned in the text?

Mountain breezes and valley breezes

What is a sea breeze (or lake breeze)?

A local wind that blows from an ocean or lake to the land

A local wind that blows from the land to the ocean or lake

A global wind pattern affected by the rotation of the Earth

A seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall

Why does a sea breeze occur?

Because the land warms up faster than the water, creating a low-pressure area over the land

Because the water warms up faster than the land, creating a high-pressure area over the land

Because the air over the water is cooler and denser than the air over the land

Because the air over the land is cooler and denser than the air over the water

What happens to the air as it warms up over the land during the day in the context of a sea breeze?

It becomes less dense, expands, and rises, creating a low-pressure area

It becomes denser and sinks, creating a high-pressure area

It remains stationary and does not affect the local wind patterns

It becomes more humid and leads to precipitation

During a sea breeze, what causes the cool air to move inland from over the water?

The cool air over the water moves inland to replace the rising warm air over the land

The warm air over the water is denser and pushes the cool air inland

The cool air over the water is denser and sinks, pushing the warm air inland

The warm air over the land moves to the water, pulling the cool air inland

What are global winds?

Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances

Winds that change direction frequently

Short bursts of air that occur randomly

Winds that only occur during specific seasons

How are global winds created?

By the unequal heating of Earth's surface

By the consistent temperature of Earth's surface

By the rotation of the Earth on its axis

By the gravitational pull of the moon

Why are temperatures near the poles much lower than near the equator?

The sun's energy is spread out over a larger area at the poles

The sun's energy is more concentrated at the poles

The poles are closer to the sun

The equator receives less sunlight than the poles

What is the difference between global winds and local winds?

Global winds occur over a large area, while local winds occur over a small area

Global winds occur over a small area, while local winds occur over a large area

Global winds are created by the moon, while local winds are created by the sun

There is no difference; they are the same

How do the sun's rays strike Earth's surface at the poles compared to near the equator?

At a low angle at the poles and directly overhead at the equator

At a high angle at the poles and a low angle at the equator

Directly overhead at the poles and at a low angle at the equator

The sun's rays do not reach the poles

What causes warm air to rise at the equator and cold air to sink at the poles?

Temperature differences between the equator and the poles

Where does air pressure tend to be lower?

It is the same everywhere on Earth

What is the direction of winds at Earth's surface due to the difference in pressure?

From the poles toward the equator

From the equator toward the poles

At higher altitudes, in which direction does air flow?

From the equator toward the poles

From the poles toward the equator

What is the Coriolis effect?

The way Earth's rotation makes winds curve.

The process by which Earth's magnetic field affects wind direction.

The change in Earth's rotation speed over time.

The circular motion of water in the oceans.

How would global winds blow if Earth did not rotate?

In a straight line from the poles toward the equator.

In a curved path from the poles toward the equator.

From east to west following the Earth's rotation.

In a random pattern without any specific direction.

What are the factors that combine to produce a pattern of wind belts and calm areas around Earth?

The Coriolis effect and other factors

What type of wind belt is found at approximately 60° N and 60° S of the Earth's surface?

Northeast and southeast trade winds

Calm areas where warm air rises

Ocean currents near the equator

Wind and Air Pressure Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the air to move, resulting in winds?

The rotation of the Earth

Differences in air pressure

The gravitational pull of the moon

The magnetic field of the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the direction of wind movement in relation to air pressure?

From areas of lower pressure to areas of higher pressure

From areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure

From areas of equal pressure to areas of higher pressure

Wind does not move in relation to air pressure

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of differences in air pressure on Earth?

The Earth's magnetic field

The moon's gravitational pull

The unequal heating of the atmosphere by the sun

The Earth's rotation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What forms when an area of Earth's surface is heated by the sun?

Magnetic fields

Ocean currents

Convection currents

Wind tunnels

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to air when it is heated over a surface?

It contracts and becomes more dense

It expands and becomes less dense

It remains unchanged in density

It expands and becomes more dense

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result when cool, dense air with higher pressure flows underneath warm, less dense air?

The warm air sinks

The cool air rises

The warm air rises

There is no movement of air

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are winds described?

By their color and temperature

By their direction and speed

By their humidity and pressure

By their duration and intensity

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Wind and Air Pressure Quiz

67 questions

What causes the air to move, resulting in winds?

What is the direction of wind movement in relation to air pressure?

What is the primary cause of differences in air pressure on Earth?

What forms when an area of Earth's surface is heated by the sun?

What happens to air when it is heated over a surface?

What is the result when cool, dense air with higher pressure flows underneath warm, less dense air?

How are winds described?

What instrument is used to determine wind direction?

From which directions does wind blow?

What does one end of the wind vane do when the wind blows?

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