Crash Course Kids: Current Events

Crash Course Kids: Current Events

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Crash Course Kids: Current Events

Crash Course Kids: Current Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS1-1

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ms. Batchelor

Used 5+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the formation of different atmospheric currents on Earth?

The rotation of the Earth around the sun

The movement of the moon around the Earth

The uneven heating of Earth's surface

The uniform temperature across the globe

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of sea breezes?

Uneven heating of land and water

Moisture from the ocean

High pressure over the sea

Tides pulling air towards the shore

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the air to rise at the Equator?

Cooler temperatures

Higher air pressure

Direct sunlight heating the area

Decreased gravitational pull

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would happen if Earth did not have its current tilt and rotation?

Ocean currents would reverse direction

Currents would be more intense

There would be only two large air cells

Seasons would not change

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phenomenon occurs at the boundaries of different atmospheric cells?

Formation of mountains

Development of jet streams

Reduction in wind speed

Creation of oceans

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do jet streams typically move?

In straight lines from east to west

In wiggly patterns due to pressure systems

In circular patterns around high-pressure zones

From the poles directly to the equator

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of ocean currents in Earth's climate?

They have no significant impact

They increase the temperature of the poles

They help regulate global temperatures

They prevent the movement of air currents

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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