Wind Quiz

1. How are winds named?

• From the direction that they blow to
• From the direction that they blow from
• From the air mass that it originates from

2 Which of the following best describes how wind is formed?

• Wind is formed by the uneven heating of the Earth.
• Wind is formed by the even eating of the Earth.
• Wind is formed by the Coriolis Effect.

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3. Which global wind is found at letter B?

• Polar Easterlies
• Prevailing Westerlies
• Tradewinds
• Doldrums

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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4 Which global wind is found at letter E?

• Polar Easterlies
• Prevailing Westerlies
• Tradewinds
• Doldrums

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5. Which global wind is found at letter A?

• Polar Easterlies
• Prevailing Westerlies
• Tradewinds
• Doldrums

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6. Which global wind is found at letter D?

• Polar Easterlies
• Prevailing Westerlies
• Tradewinds
• Doldrums

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7. True or False, a fluid like wind wants to move from areas of low pressure to high pressure.

• True
• False

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8. What is the air temperature at #5?

• Cool or Cold Air
• Warmer Air

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9. Which one is a land breeze?

• The one on the right.
• The one on the left.

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10. What kind of breeze is created when cold heavy air over the land moves to warmer air over the water? Hint ( Night Time)

• Sea Breeze
• Land Breeze

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