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Global Patterns of Atmospheric Movement
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8th Grade
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Brittany Smith
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is atmospheric pressure?
The weight of the air above a given point
The temperature of the air
The speed of the wind
The humidity level.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the air to rush past your face on a hot day?
Atmospheric pressure
Temperature
Humidity
Wind speed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of gravity in atmospheric pressure?
It pulls gases away from Earth
It pushes gases towards Earth
It has no effect
It increases temperature.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the whooshing noise when you open a jar for the first time?
The air pressure inside the jar is higher than outside.
The air pressure inside the jar is lower than outside.
The air pressure inside and outside the jar is the same.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which direction does air move across Earth's surface?
From areas of lower pressure to higher pressure.
From areas of higher pressure to lower pressure.
From areas of equal pressure.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Cold air is denser, so it ______ in the atmosphere.
A) Rises
B) Sinks
C) Stays the same
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Warm air is less dense, so it ______ in the atmosphere.
A) Sinks
B) Rises
C) Stays the same
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