Wind

Quiz
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What causes wind?
differences in air pressure
differences in gravity
difference in oxygen
differences in the thermosphere
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement correctly defines wind?
Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
What causes wind to blow?
Differences in longitude
Shock waves from clouds
Differences in air temperature and pressure
The rotation of the earth
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Wind blows from ______ pressure areas to _____ pressure areas.
high; low
warm; cool
cool; warm
low; high
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the Global Winds to their correct letter:
Polar Easterlies
Label B
Tropical Easterlies
Label C
Westerlies
Label A
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This system starts with energy from wind, which is a type of _____ energy.
potential
kinetic
chemical
radiant
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main benefit of using wind energy?
It produces greenhouse gases.
It requires a lot of water.
It is a clean and renewable source.
It can only be used at night.
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