5th Grade NC EOG Science Vocab- Weather

Front

Clouds that bring strong storms, usually anvil shaped.

Back

cumulonimbus

Front

Blows from sea to land, brings cooler air to beach, occurs during day.

Back

Sea breeze

Front

Winds that change frequently, occur low to the ground, and are unpredictable.

Back

Local winds.

Front

Blows from land to sea at night

Back

land breeze

Front

Clouds linked to clear, nice weather, made of ice crystals high up.

Back

cirrus

Front

Warming of the Pacific Ocean due to weak trade winds; causes floods/droughts, fish migration, few hurricanes.

Back

El Nino

Front

Stream of air flowing west to east across the US; cold air above, warm air below.

Back

polar jet stream

Front

Measures air pressure

Back

Barometer

Front

Low pressure, warm oceans, moist air

Back

3 things needed for a hurricane

Front

Ocean current bringing warm, moist weather up the East coast

Back

Gulf Stream