ESS 2.2

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

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Which statement correctly defines wind?

• The movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

• The movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.

• The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

• The movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.

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Wind blows from ______ pressure areas to _____ pressure areas.

• high; low

• warm; cool

• cool; warm

• low; high

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes differences in air pressure?

• even heating of the Earth

• Even cooling of the earth

• uneven heating of the earth

• global warming

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What is the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth called?

• carbon

• concentration

• atmosphere

• emissions

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

• using bottled water

• burning fossil fuels

• texting on cellphones

• eating meat

How can global warming cause sea levels to rise? Choose the best answer.

• by causing it to rain less often

• by melting glaciers and ice caps

• by increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptions

• by creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over near the equator?

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

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