Wind in the Atmosphere
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Science
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is wind?
Back
Wind is the result of air moving from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are global winds?
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Global winds are wind systems produced by convection cells, pressure belts, and the Coriolis effect.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a mountain breeze?
Back
A mountain breeze occurs at night when cold air moves down from the mountains into the valley.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are jet streams?
Back
Jet streams are bands of high-speed winds that form in the upper troposphere and stretch across large areas of the globe.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are polar easterlies?
Back
Polar easterlies are winds that blow between 60° and the poles, originating in the northeast and southeast but curving to the west.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes wind?
Back
Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, leading to differences in air pressure.
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Coriolis effect?
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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as wind, caused by the rotation of the Earth.
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