5th Grade NC Science EOG Weather Review

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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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What type of clouds are responsible for thunderstorms? Options: cirrus, cirrostratus, cumulus, cumulonimbus

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cumulonimbus

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High air pressure is most often related to which type of weather?

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cool with clear skies

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Which weather conditions are associated with El Nino? Options: increased temperature, increased precipitation, decreased temperature, decreased precipitation

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increased temperature

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Global atmospheric patterns are responsible for most weather. Which causes these patterns to exist?

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unequal heating of Earth

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What is the cause of winds at the beach throughout the year?

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differences in the temperature of land and ocean

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Which would be the best way to collect data from a rain gauge? Options: check and record the data once a week, check and record the data every day, at the same time every day, check and record the data for 3 days, then estimate what the next readings will be, research the rainfall history of the area, then estimate how much rainfall may occur

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check and record the data every day, at the same time every day

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Many summer storms in North Carolina are caused by air masses moving from which area? Options: Virginia, Africa, Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico

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Gulf of Mexico

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How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?

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temperatures will increase

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Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain? Options: cirrus, stratus, cumulus, cumulonimbus

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stratus