Weather 5th grade

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that forms when the land heats up more quickly than the cooler ocean waters, causing air to move from the ocean to the land.

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What is the main factor that affects wind speed?

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Air pressure has the greatest effect on wind speed.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of Earth’s surface.

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How do temperatures vary along the Equator?

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Temperatures along the Equator are consistently warm all year long.

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What happens when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?

Back

North Carolina will experience cold weather.

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What is the definition of air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather patterns?

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The jet stream influences weather patterns by affecting the movement of air masses.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that forms when the land cools down more quickly than the ocean, causing air to move from the land to the ocean.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.