Understanding Wind and Its Uses

Understanding Wind and Its Uses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains wind as moving air, its effects, and how it is created by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun. It highlights historical uses of wind energy, such as ancient Egyptians using it for sailing and the development of windmills for grinding grains. The evolution of windmills, particularly in Holland, is discussed, leading to modern applications like wind turbines for electricity generation.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is wind primarily described as?

A visible force

A type of water vapor

Moving air

Static air

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an effect of wind?

Moving leaves

Waving flags

Blowing hair

Heating the ground

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes wind to form?

The gravitational pull of the moon

The Earth's magnetic field

The uneven heating of the Earth's surface

The rotation of the Earth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example illustrates the uneven heating of the Earth's surface?

The lunar cycle

The water cycle

The changing seasons

The daily wind cycle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did ancient Egyptians utilize wind?

To cool their homes

To generate electricity

To sail ships on the Nile River

To power wind turbines

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a modern use of wind energy?

Sailing ships

Generating electricity with wind turbines

Pumping water

Grinding wheat