Global wind, ocean currents and climate test review

Global wind, ocean currents and climate test review

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Merry Zapka

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50 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend due to the...

Back

coriolis effect

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main cause of the Coriolis effect?

Back

Earth’s rotation

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

Back

from west to east

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Steady winds that flow from east to west between 30°N latitude and the equator and 30°S latitude and the equator.

Back

Trade winds

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cold winds that blow from east to west between latitude lines 60°N and the North Pole and 60°S and the South Pole.

Back

Polar easterlies

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which global winds have the greatest impact on the weather in the US? Options: trade winds, prevailing westerlies, doldrums, polar easterlies

Back

prevailing westerlies

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

I am a fast-moving ribbon of AIR that moves from west to east in the Northern Hemisphere around the Earth.

Back

Jet Stream

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