Weather Review NC 5th Grade Science

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What causes land breezes and sea breezes?

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Differences in temperatures between land and water surfaces.

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How does the air move in a sea breeze?

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Wind moves from the ocean to the land.

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In which direction does weather typically move in the United States?

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From west to east.

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What type of weather is associated with cumulus clouds?

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Fair weather.

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What is the main cause of winds?

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Uneven heating of Earth's surface.

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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 the sea to land, usually occurring during the day.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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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 air movement and weather changes.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.