Convection in the Atmosphere: Winds and the Coriolis Effect

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Radiation transfers energy from the Sun to various parts of the Earth and its atmosphere. What process is driven by this transfer of energy?
the constant pattern of ocean tides
the movement of tectonic plates across Earth's surface
the spinning of Earth on its axis
the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The image is a cross-section showing how air near the Earth's surface generally moves. It also shows how the polar jet stream tends to cause rain, while the subtropical jet stream tends to bring dry weather. The bottom of the image shows the latitude—the approximate distance from the equator—of each jet stream's average position.
Based on this image, where are deserts and other dry climates most likely to be located?
near 60° latitude
near the equator
near the subtropical jet
near the polar jet
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What causes atmospheric convection?
The Sun's energy cools the ground, cooling air at the surface and causing the air to sink.
Energy from deep in the Earth heats the ground, heating air at the surface and causing the air to rise.
Energy from deep in the Earth cools the ground, cooling air at the surface and causing the air to sink.
The Sun's energy heats the ground, heating air at the surface and causing the air to rise.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The steam that can be seen coming out of a boiling kettle consists of condensing water droplets. These water droplets move upward with the hot water vapor coming out of the kettle. The process of hotter air rising and cooler air falling is called convection. What role does convection play in the atmosphere?
Convection currents distribute heat in the atmosphere.
Convection prevents the air in the atmosphere from moving.
Convection makes the air warmer at higher altitudes.
Convection transfers heat from the atmosphere to the ocean.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following are major influences on weather and climate?
I, III, and IV only
I, II, and III only
II, III, and IV only
I, II, and IV only.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Earth's rotation causes moving air and water to appear to turn to the right north of equator and left south of equator
ozone layer
condensation
polar easterlies
Coriolis effect
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas with low pressure
westerlies
wind
trade winds
polar easterlies
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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