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What causes wind to form?

• The pull of gravity

• The rotation of the Earth

• The uneven heating of land and water

• The movement of the moon

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What happens when the air above the land heats up?

• It remains stationary

• It rises

• It sinks

• It cools down

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Why is the Equator warmer than the poles?

• It is closer to the sun

• It receives direct sunlight

• It has more land mass

• It is covered by more water

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What would happen if the Earth wasn't spinning?

• There would be no gravity

• The temperature would be uniform

• There would be two giant air currents

• There would be continuous daylight

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What are jet streams?

• Low pressure zones

• High-speed winds in the upper atmosphere

• Ocean currents

• Streams of cold water in the ocean

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How many cells circle in Earth's atmosphere?

• Three

• Six

• Twelve

• Nine

What causes the jet streams to move in wiggly patterns?

• Seasonal changes

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's magnetic field

• Volcanic activity

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What is the role of ocean currents?

• They create islands

• They help regulate global temperatures

• They support marine life

• They generate electricity

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What would happen without the Sun's energy?

• All water would evaporate

• The Earth would stop spinning

• Air and water currents would stop

• The Earth would cool down rapidly

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Winds cause surface currents and winds are created by the 

• Sun
• Moon
• Tides
• Coriolis Effect

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