5th Grade Weather Review-SchoolNet

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What type of clouds grow taller and darker on a hot summer day?

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Cumulus clouds.

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What type of weather is most likely to occur when cumulus clouds grow taller and darker?

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A thunderstorm.

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What causes wind?

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Uneven heating of Earth’s surface.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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A warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States.

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What weather conditions are most likely when a cold air mass moves toward a warm air mass and nimbostratus clouds are present?

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A cool, rainy day.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A wind that forms when the land heats up faster than the ocean, causing air to move from the ocean to the land.

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What type of clouds are associated with rainy weather?

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Nimbostratus clouds.

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What happens to air pressure when a warm air mass rises?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, causing wind and weather changes.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often leading to storms.