Label Global Wind Belts and Circulation Cells
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Label Global Wind Belts and Circulation Cells" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14), and it covers NGSS MS-ESS2-6. A 7th grader who is already steady on Earth systems can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
8th grade science worksheet: label the Hadley, Ferrel and polar cells, trade winds and westerlies, and explain where deserts form. Answer key included. Part of our weather and climate earth systems collection. Aligned to NGSS standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with the wind belt diagram, then use the temperature graph for a climate discussion. Finish with the cold front table and the storm surge map.
What students will practice
- Students will label circulation cells, wind belts and rising and sinking air from a word bank.
- Students will explain why rainy belts form near the equator and dry belts near 30 degrees.
- Students will connect Earth's spin to the direction of surface winds.
Curriculum Links
Next Generation Science Standards
Science · 8th Grade
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FAQ
How do I use this weather and climate worksheet?
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Start with the wind belt diagram, then use the temperature graph for a climate discussion. Finish with the cold front table and the storm surge map.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Label the Hadley, Ferrel and polar cells, trade winds and westerlies, and explain where deserts form. The directions on the page read: Read the text and study the diagram. You will label the numbered parts on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this weather and climate worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade Earth systems, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is a temperature anomaly?
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It is the difference between a year's average temperature and a reference average, here 1951 to 1980. A positive anomaly means warmer than that average. Graph Global Temperature Change Since 1880 uses anomalies reported by NASA GISS.
What is storm surge?
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Storm surge is seawater pushed toward the shore by a hurricane's strong winds, raising the water above the normal tide. Map Storm Surge Flooding by Elevation has students shade land that floods at 2, 4 and 6 m. They then choose a safe route from a school.
What are mT and cP air masses?
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An mT air mass is warm and humid and comes from tropical seas. A cP air mass is cool and dry and comes from land to the north. When a cold front passes, cP air replaces mT air.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Science |
| Topic | Earth Systems |
| Standard | MS-ESS2-6 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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