5th Grade Weather EOG Review 1

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What type of cloud is most likely to produce rain or snow?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are the type of clouds that are most likely to produce rain or snow.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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What weather condition can most likely change wind speed?

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Air pressure changes can most likely result in a change in wind speed.

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How does a tornado affect wind speed and direction?

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A tornado increases wind speed and may change its direction.

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What information is included in a weather station model?

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A weather station model includes wind direction at a particular point and time.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that are high in the atmosphere and usually indicate fair weather.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the difference between a land breeze and a sea breeze?

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A land breeze blows from the land to the sea at night, while a sea breeze blows from the sea to the land during the day.

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What is the role of air pressure in weather?

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Air pressure influences weather patterns; high pressure generally leads to clear skies, while low pressure can lead to storms.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.