Bill Nye Wind

Air has weight.

• True

• False

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Wind can break down, or erode, __________ over time.

• streams

• mountains

• rivers

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Air on the Earth gets cooled at what location?

• The Poles

• The Equator

• The Northern Hemisphere

• The Southern Hemisphere

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What is the Coriolis effect?

• The effect of mountains on wind speed

• The effect of the moon on weather

• The effect of gravity on tides

• The effect of the earth's rotation on wind direction

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What causes wind all over the world?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean currents

• Heating and cooling of the earth

• The moon's gravity

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What is the main reason for different wind directions?

• The moon's gravity

• The earth's rotation

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

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What is the purpose of a wind farm?

• To measure air pressure

• To generate electricity

• To study wind patterns

• To prevent tornadoes

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What is the primary cause of wind on Earth according to Bill Nye?

• The sun's uneven heating of the Earth's surface

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The presence of mountains

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According to Bill Nye, what instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on wind patterns, as explained by Bill Nye?

• Coriolis effect

• Greenhouse effect

• Tidal effect

• Magnetic effect

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