Science TCAP Review Wind

A violently rotating column of air called a _____ when it comes in contact with the ground.

• hurrican

• tornado

• trade wind

• local wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This is the symbol for a... 

• Occluded Front

• Stationary Front

• Warm Front

• Cold Front 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This is the symbol for a... 

• Stationary Front

• Occluded Front

• Cold Front

• Warm Front 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary source of energy that drives global wind patterns?

• Earth's rotation

• Solar radiation

• Ocean currents

• Tectonic activity

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which global wind pattern is found near the equator?

• Westerlies

• Trade Winds

• Polar Easterlies

• Jet Stream

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

• Sunny weather

• Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The boundary  between two air masses is known as:

• front

• storm

• climate

• flood

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Warm air rising and cool air sinking are examples of parts of this method of heat transfer.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather is predicted during low pressure?

• sunny weather

• cloudy weather

• hot weather

• rainy weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes warm air to rise?

• the fact that it's less dense than cold air 

• The fact that it weighs more than cold air 

• The fact that it has higher pressure than cold

• the fact that its more dense than cold air 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6