Weather NC Review 5th Grade

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What is Transpiration?

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The process of evaporation of water from the leaves of plants.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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A warm ocean current from the Gulf of Mexico that warms the east coast of the US and travels across the Atlantic Ocean to provide mild weather to parts of Europe.

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What affects wind speeds?

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Changes in air pressure affect wind speeds.

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What is Runoff?

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Water flowing over land to lakes, rivers, and ponds.

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Which ocean provides warmth to the coast of the US and North Carolina?

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The Atlantic Ocean provides warmth, creating milder winters.

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What is Evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is Condensation?

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The process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What are Prevailing Westerlies?

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Winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.

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What is the Jet Stream?

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A fast flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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What is El Nino?

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A climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.

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