Understanding Wind and Air Movement

What is the primary factor that causes air to move and create wind?

• Seasons

• The sun

• The moon

• Ocean currents

What happens to air when it heats up on the ground?

• It stays the same

• It cools down immediately

• It expands and rises

• It becomes denser and falls

How is wind force measured?

• In meters per second

• On a scale from 0 to 12

• In kilometers

• In degrees

What is a wind force of 12 called?

• A tornado

• A storm

• A cyclone

• A hurricane

In which direction does wind generally blow in the northern hemisphere due to Earth's rotation?

• To the west

• To the south

• To the east

• To the north