5.E.1 Weather Cumulative Test

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What causes hurricanes to weaken after making landfall?

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Hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall because warm water no longer feeds them.

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What happens when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?

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North Carolina will experience cold weather.

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What are some effects of El Niño?

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El Niño can cause warmer temperatures and more rain.

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How would you describe the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, warms the North Carolina Coast, and warms the UK.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze forms because the land warms up more quickly than the cooler ocean waters.

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What is the role of warm water in hurricane formation?

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Warm water provides the energy needed for hurricanes to form and strengthen.

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How does the jet stream affect weather patterns?

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The jet stream can influence temperature and precipitation patterns in different regions.

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What is the difference between a sea breeze and a land breeze?

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A sea breeze occurs during the day when the land heats up faster than the ocean, while a land breeze occurs at night when the land cools faster than the ocean.

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What is El Niño?

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El Niño is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of the UK?

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The Gulf Stream warms the climate of the UK, making it milder than other regions at similar latitudes.