8.10A The Sun's Energy

8.10A The Sun's Energy

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-5

+3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary source of energy that generates wind?

Back

Solar radiation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to shift in a clockwise direction?

Back

The rotation of Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What process creates winds in our atmosphere?

Back

Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What would remove the source of energy that generates convection and wind on Earth?

Back

Blocking all solar radiation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one effect of the uneven heating of Earth caused by the Sun?

Back

Generation of wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define solar radiation.

Back

Energy emitted by the Sun, primarily in the form of light and heat.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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