Exploring Wind, Weather, and Deserts

What causes wind to move?

• The moon's gravitational pull

• Differences in air temperature

• Trees releasing air

• The rotation of the Earth

What record does Mount Washington hold?

• The most snowfall

• The fastest wind speed

• The coldest temperature

• The highest mountain

What contributes to the high winds at Mount Washington?

• A large number of trees

• Nearby cities

• Its location and shape

• Frequent storms

How is wind speed measured?

• Using a thermometer

• With a rain gauge

• By counting clouds

• Through an anemometer

What makes Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica, so windy?

• Its high mountains

• Ocean currents

• Catabatic winds

• Lots of trees

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes short-term conditions

• Climate can change daily

• Weather is more predictable

• Climate is temporary

What tool do scientists use to measure rainfall?

• A hygrometer

• A rain gauge

• A barometer

• An anemometer

Why is the Atacama Desert so dry?

• It's very hot

• Too much sunlight

• Near tall mountains and a cold ocean

• Lack of plants

What is a unique feature of Antarctica as a desert?

• It has many sand dunes

• It's located near the equator

• It's covered in snow

• It's very hot

Why doesn't the Atacama Desert receive much rain?

• Due to a protective bubble

• The soil absorbs all the moisture

• Because of nearby cold ocean currents

• It's too far from the equator