Weather Unit Review

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What causes the changes in the seasons?

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The Earth's tilt on its axis.

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What causes land and sea breezes?

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Unevenly heated air.

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Why will a storm that happens in the west impact places in the east later in the week?

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The jet stream moves from west to east.

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What can Boise expect on Tuesdays if the weather map shows conditions on Monday?

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Warmer, rainy weather.

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

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Westerlies.

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What is the jet stream?

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A fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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What are westerlies?

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Winds that blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes.

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What is a land breeze?

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A breeze that blows from land to sea, usually occurring at night.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A breeze that blows from sea to land, usually occurring during the day.

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How does the Earth's tilt affect seasons?

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It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.