Exploring the Coriolis Effect

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Science
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6th Grade
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Easy
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Amanda Greeves
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Coriolis Effect primarily caused by?
The Earth's gravity
The Earth's rotation
The Earth's magnetic field
The Earth's atmosphere
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which direction does the Coriolis Effect deflect moving air in the Northern Hemisphere?
To the left
To the right
Upward
Downward
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a weather system influenced by the Coriolis Effect?
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Thunderstorms
Drizzle
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why the Coriolis Effect is not an actual force acting on objects.
It is a result of the Earth's magnetic field.
It is due to the observer's rotating frame of reference.
It is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.
It is due to the Earth's atmosphere.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Coriolis Effect influence ocean currents?
It causes them to move in straight lines.
It causes them to follow curved paths.
It stops them from moving.
It makes them move faster.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe how the Coriolis Effect impacts global wind patterns.
It causes winds to blow directly from the poles to the equator.
It causes winds to deflect, creating trade winds and westerlies.
It stops winds from moving.
It makes winds blow in a circular pattern.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do hurricanes spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?
Due to the Earth's magnetic field
Due to the Coriolis Effect
Due to the gravitational pull of the sun
Due to ocean currents
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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