5th grade NC weather review

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What type of weather can you expect when cumulus clouds are getting taller in summer?

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A thunderstorm.

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What absorbs heat and moves weather around the Earth?

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The atmosphere and ocean currents.

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What is most responsible for long periods of light rain?

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Low pressure and warm front.

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What affects the direction that a hurricane takes off the coast of NC?

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The warm waters of the Gulf Stream.

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What causes winds to speed up or slow down in High Point, NC?

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Changes in temperature.

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What is a cumulus cloud?

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A type of cloud that is fluffy and white, often indicating fair weather but can develop into thunderstorms.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where warm air moves over cold air, often leading to gradual increases in temperature and long periods of rain.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where cold air moves in and pushes warm air up, often resulting in thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What is low pressure?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often associated with stormy weather.

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What is high pressure?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than that of surrounding areas, usually associated with clear skies and calm weather.