Weather Unit Review

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What impacts the movement of storms from west to east in the United States?

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The westerlies are the winds that primarily influence the movement of storms from west to east.

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What causes daily weather changes?

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Daily weather changes are caused by moving air masses.

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What has the biggest influence on the temperature of an area?

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Sunlight has the biggest influence on the temperature of an area.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a low-pressure system that forms over warm ocean waters.

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How does a hurricane form?

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A hurricane forms when warm and moist air rises over the ocean.

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What are the westerlies?

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

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What is the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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What role do air masses play in weather?

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Air masses are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and humidity that can cause weather changes when they move.

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What is the difference between high-pressure and low-pressure systems?

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High-pressure systems are associated with clear skies and calm weather, while low-pressure systems are associated with clouds and precipitation.

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What is the role of sunlight in weather?

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Sunlight heats the Earth's surface, influencing temperature and weather patterns.