Understanding Santa Ana Winds
Passage
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
ANGELA ARMSTRONG
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of the Santa Ana winds?
High pressure over the Great Basin
Low pressure over the Los Angeles Basin
High humidity in Southern California
Cold temperatures in the Los Angeles Basin
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which months do Santa Ana winds typically occur?
June to August
September to May
March to June
November to February
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect do Santa Ana winds have on vegetation?
They increase moisture in vegetation
They desiccate vegetation
They cause vegetation to grow faster
They have no effect on vegetation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor in the formation of Santa Ana winds?
Temperature contrast between inland and coastal areas
High humidity levels
Abundant rainfall
Low pressure over the Pacific Ocean
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another name for the Santa Ana winds mentioned in literature?
Chinook winds
Foehn winds
Devil wind
Trade winds
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Vocabulary Match
Great Basin is the largest desert in US
Dessicated or dried out plants
Los Angeles Basin
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