Global Winds and Atmosphere

Which statement correctly describes the properties of cold air?

• less dense and less pressure than warm air

• more dense and more pressure than warm air

• more dense and less pressure than warm air

• less dense and more pressure than warm air

Wind occurs because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called...

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Warm rising air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.

• high, rain

• high, clear skies

• low, rain

• low, clear skies

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Cool sinking air causes___________ pressure, resulting in ___________.

• high, rain

• high, clear skies

• low, rain

• low, clear skies

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Winds always blow from areas of _________ pressure to areas of _________ pressure.

• high, high

• low, low

• high, low

• low, high

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• the moon

• the sun

• the rotation of the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What direction do winds in the Northern Hemisphere blow?

• right

• left

• straight

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What direction do winds in the Southern Hemisphere blow?

• right

• left

• straight

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why does warm air rise?

• Warm air is more dense than cooler air.

• Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

• Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.

• Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary cause of global wind patterns?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon

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

• The magnetic field of the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6