5th Grade Weather & Winds NC EOG Questions

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What happens when a warm, moist air mass passes over a colder air mass?

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Rain will fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What do cirrus clouds indicate about the weather conditions?

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Fair weather.

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What has the greatest effect on the movement of the jet stream?

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Differences in air temperatures.

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What is a characteristic of the jet stream?

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It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.

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What has the greatest effect on wind speed?

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Air pressure.

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What type of clouds are typically associated with fair weather?

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Cirrus clouds.

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What is the role of air pressure in weather systems?

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Air pressure influences wind speed and direction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do temperature differences affect weather patterns?

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They drive the movement of air masses and the jet stream.

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What is the relationship between air pressure and precipitation?

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Low air pressure is often associated with precipitation.

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What weather conditions are likely when the sky is clear?

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Fair weather.