Weather Review

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What is the term for the conditions of wind speed, precipitation, and temperature on a given day?

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Weather

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What warm ocean current travels along the east coast of the US and is responsible for weather along the NC coast?

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Gulf Stream

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What is the average weather conditions measured over a long period of time called?

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Climate

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What are the prevailing westerlies most responsible for?

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The movement of weather systems across the U.S.

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What is most responsible for the seasons on Earth?

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Tilt of the Earth's axis

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What is the term for the long-term average of weather in a particular area?

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Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is the main factor that influences the temperature of a region?

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The angle of sunlight received due to the Earth's tilt.

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What do we call the large body of air that has similar temperature and moisture characteristics?

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Air mass

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.