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Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - 6th Grade Science

Quiz by Tina McIver

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  • Q1
    Winds may be named for their location or for the direction from which they blow. Which winds blow from 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres almost to the equator?
    easterlies
    the doldrums
    westerlies
    trade winds
    60s
  • Q2
    Air circulates in the Earth's atmosphere. What is the fundamental cause of air circulation in Earth's atmosphere?
    Earth's magnetic field
    ocean currents
    energy from the sun
    Earth's gravity
    60s
  • Q3
    Which statement describes the general pattern of winds near the equator?
    Winds are generally weak because the equate is a region of mostly low air pressure.
    Winds are generally strong because the equator is a region of mostly high air pressure.
    Winds are generally strong because the equator is a region where low and high air pressure atmospheric bands come together.
    Winds are generally weak because the equator is a region where low and high air pressure atmospheric bands come together.
    60s
  • Q4
    If there is a valley between two mountains and the air is moving down, which statement describes the moving air?
    Air particles are spreading farther apart.
    Cool air is causing an area of high pressure.
    Warm air is pushing cool air downward.
    Air particles are being heated by the sun.
    60s
  • Q5
    The wind in a certain area is blowing from east to west. Which conclusion is most supported by this fact?
    The west is experiencing lower air pressure than the east.
    The west is experiencing lower air pressure than the east.
    The west is experiencing higher air temperature than the east.
    The west is experiencing higher air pressure than the east.
    60s
  • Q6
    The atmosphere exerts a force (pressure) on Earth. Why does the atmosphere exert pressure on Earth?
    because of the effect of the ozone layer on solar radiation
    because of electromagnetic radiation from outer space
    because of the pull of Earth's gravity on air molecules
    because of the effect of greenhouse gases on heat radiating from Earth.
    60s
  • Q7
    Which of the following are three ways that dust particles from a desert can end up in a tropical jungle?
    gravity; air pressure; clouds
    wind currents; hurricanes; dust storms
    air; sea; land currents
    tornadoes; tropical winds; sun spots
    60s

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