What causes wind to form on Earth?

Understanding Wind and Weather with Bill Nye

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The gravitational pull of the moon
The rotation of the Earth alone
Heating and cooling of the Earth
The movement of ocean currents
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does warm air behave compared to cold air?
Warm air sinks while cold air rises
Warm air and cold air both rise
Warm air rises and cold air sinks
Warm air and cold air both sink
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the sun in wind formation?
It heats the land, causing air to rise
It has no role in wind formation
It cools the air, causing it to sink
It creates ocean currents that generate wind
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to hailstones during a storm?
They melt before reaching the ground
They evaporate in the clouds
They remain the same size throughout
They are blown back up and grow in layers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does high barometric pressure usually indicate?
Stormy weather
Snowfall
Sunny weather
Windy conditions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary direction of the jet stream?
West to East
South to North
East to West
North to South
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Coriolis effect responsible for?
Decreasing wind speed
Making wind move in straight lines
Causing wind to move in circles
Increasing wind speed
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