5.E.1.1 Weather Patterns

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The graphic below shows a common daily wind pattern. Which term best describes the wind pattern in the graphic? Options: land breeze, sea breeze, trade wind, gentle breeze

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sea breeze

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What will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?

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cloudy conditions

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Which type of weather is most often produced by a low air pressure system? Options: cold, hot, rainy, sunny

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rainy

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What two factors are needed to measure wind?

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direction and speed

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Which conditions will result in high wind?

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large differences in air pressure

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How does the ocean affect the weather along the coast of North Carolina?

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It causes less change in temperature along the coastal area than farther inland

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Which has the greatest effect on the temperature of a region? Options: the amount of plants it has, the amount of rainfall it gets, the amount of humans it has, the amount of sunlight it gets

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the amount of sunlight it gets

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Which best explains why wind occurs?

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Wind is produced by differences in air temperatures

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What causes winds at the beach during the day and night?

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differences in the temperature of land and ocean

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How do mountains affect weather patterns?

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They can block air masses, causing precipitation on one side and dry conditions on the other