Wind

Wind

University

15 Qs

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Wind

Wind

Assessment

Quiz

Science, Geography, Other

University

Practice Problem

Hard

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

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?

the moon
the sun
the Earth's surface
the rotation of the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

the Earth to rotate on its axis
continental deflection
global winds and surface currents to move in a curved path instead of a straight line
global winds and deep ocean currents to move in a curved path instead of a straight line.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact does the Coriolis effect have upon global winds in the northern and southern hemispheres?

Global winds blow counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
Global winds blow clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.
Global winds flow clockwise in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
The Coriolis effect has no impact upon global winds in the northern and southern hemispheres.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The curving of air to the right in the Northern hemisphere is caused by ___________ and is called the _________ effect.

Earth's rotation...Coriolis
Earth's revolution...Coriolis
Earth's rotation...Doppler
Earth's revolution...Doppler

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes wind?

differences in air pressure

differences in gravity

difference in oxygen

differences in the thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes differences in air pressure?

even heating of the Earth

Even cooling of the earth

uneven heating of the earth

global warming

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which statement correctly defines wind?

Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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