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What is wind primarily caused by?
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Rotation of the Earth
Solar radiation directly heating the air
Differences in temperature and atmospheric pressure
Movement of water currents
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Which instrument measures wind speed?
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Anemometer
Wind vane
Barometer
Aerovane
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What is wind primarily caused by?
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Which instrument measures wind speed?
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What does a wind vane indicate?
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At what height is wind speed typically measured?
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Which of the following is NOT an effect of wind on the environment?
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If warm air rises in a region, creating low pressure, what will likely happen next?
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You observe smoke rising straight up into the air. What can you infer about the wind speed?
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A meteorologist uses an aerovane to measure wind characteristics. What information can they obtain from this instrument?
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Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the indirect effect of wind on organisms?
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If Melissa answers 7 questions correctly (+10 points each) and 1 question incorrectly (-5 points), how many total points does she earn?
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How might trees planted strategically around a house influence wind flow?
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What happens when wind encounters a mountain barrier?
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A wind turbine generates electricity when wind speed exceeds 12 km/h. Based on the classification table, during which wind intensity level would the turbine start operating?
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If a city experiences widespread damage due to wind, what is the minimum wind speed likely responsible?
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Why is it important to measure wind speed at a standard height of 10 meters above ground?
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A scientist observes that leaves and small branches are moving, and light flags are fluttering. What is the approximate wind speed?
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In a coastal area, wind carries moisture inland, leading to precipitation. How does this process benefit agriculture?
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If a wind vane points northeast, what type of wind is blowing?
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During a storm, an anemometer records 80 rotations per minute. If each rotation corresponds to 1 km/h, what is the wind speed?
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A town plans to install wind turbines. Which factor should they prioritize when selecting a location?
