Why Does the Wind Blow? — Reading Comprehension
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This NGSS-aligned reading passage explains what causes the wind to blow. Students will learn how differences in air temperature and pressure lead to moving air, or wind, and how Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which curves wind patterns. The passage explores key science concepts like warm air rising, low and high pressure systems, and the role of wind in Earth's weather and ecosystems. It supports NGSS standard MS-ESS2-6 and strengthens science reading comprehension with real-world atmospheric examples.
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👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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Reading Passage
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