Understanding Wind Effects and Comparisons

Understanding Wind Effects and Comparisons

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video describes the interaction of wind with water, noting how the wind drops about 100 feet to create caterwillies. It mentions wind gusts reaching 40 miles per hour and compares the visual effect to a blowtorch. The video concludes by highlighting the impressive nature of down drafts.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the direction of the wind as described by the speaker?

Coming from behind

Coming from the side

Coming from above

Coming from the front

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What visual effect does the wind create as it drops to the water?

Waves

Caterwillies

Ripples

Fog

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How strong are the wind gusts mentioned in the video?

50 miles per hour

20 miles per hour

30 miles per hour

40 miles per hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker compare the visual phenomenon to?

A candle

A blowtorch

A flashlight

A spotlight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the downdrafts does the speaker find impressive?

Their strength

Their appearance

Their speed

Their noise