ESS2.1 and ESS2.2 Review

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Coriolis effect?
Back
The Coriolis effect is the phenomenon where the rotation of the Earth causes moving air and water to turn and twist rather than move in a straight line.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes high and low pressure air masses?
Back
High pressure air masses are generally associated with cooler, denser air, while low pressure air masses are associated with warmer, less dense air.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the Earth's rotation affect wind patterns?
Back
The Earth's rotation causes winds to curve to the east in the Northern Hemisphere and to the west in the Southern Hemisphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are ocean currents?
Back
Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature differences, and the Earth's rotation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does the Sun play in Earth's weather?
Back
The Sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, causing differences in temperature and pressure that drive weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to water when it is heated?
Back
When water is heated, it becomes less dense and tends to rise, contributing to ocean currents.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between air pressure and wind?
Back
Winds blow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure, creating movement in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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