Weather Review #1

Front

Why could a storm that impacts the Western United States possibly impact the Eastern United States a couple days later?

Back

The Jet stream blows from West to East

Front

What causes day to day weather changes?

Back

Moving Air Masses

Front

What causes water to form on the outside of a glass of ice water?

Back

Condensation

Front

On a June day, a warm, moist air mass slowly passes over a colder air mass in North Carolina. What will most likely happen?

Back

Rain will fall

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS2-1

Front

How does the Gulf Stream affect the areas along the coast of North Carolina?

Back

It causes land temperature along the coast to be milder in the winter.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS2-1

Front

What is the primary reason for the formation of clouds in the atmosphere?

Back

Condensation of water vapor

Front

A strong low-pressure weather system forms off the coast and moves toward a land area. Which weather conditions will likely result from the low-pressure system?

Back

mostly cloudy skies with moderate to heavy precipitation and strong winds

Tags

NGSS.3-ESS2-1