5th Grade Weather & Winds NC EOG Questions

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What instrument is best used to predict weather changes?

Back

A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure and predict weather changes.

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

Back

Differences in air temperatures affect the movement of the jet stream.

Front

What type of weather does the Gulf Stream usually bring to North Carolina?

Back

The Gulf Stream usually brings increased temperature to North Carolina.

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What is most responsible for the movement of weather systems across the United States?

Back

The prevailing westerlies are responsible for the movement of weather systems across the United States.

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What is a characteristic of the jet stream?

Back

The jet stream forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.

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What does a hygrometer measure?

Back

A hygrometer measures the humidity or moisture content in the air.

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What does an anemometer measure?

Back

An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What is the role of the Gulf Stream in weather patterns?

Back

The Gulf Stream warms the air above it, influencing weather patterns along the East Coast.

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How do differences in air temperatures affect weather?

Back

Differences in air temperatures can create wind and influence weather patterns.

Front

What is the definition of prevailing westerlies?

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Prevailing westerlies are winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.