Weather Practice #1

Winds blow from 

• east to west
• west to east
• north to south
• south to north

How does the Gulf Stream impact weather conditions in our area?

• brings us more rain
• brings us colder temperatures
• brings us warmer temperatures
• brings increased evaporation

Prevailing westerlies blow 

• east to west
• south to west
• west to east
• north to south

Why do storms move from California to North Carolina?

• El Nino
• The Jet Stream
• The Gulf Stream
• La Nina

What is the major source of energy for tropical storms?

• cold ocean waters
  cold ocean waters
• frozen river beds
• lots of wind
• warm ocean waters

A cold front is heading towards our area.  We may experience 

• freezing temperatures
• a hot, sunny, clear day
• clouds and heavy precipitation 
• dry air

Which type of winds cause weather in NC?

• polar easterlies
• prevailing easterlies
• prevailing westerlies
• trade winds

Which type of air pressure causes a storm to form on a spring day?

• high pressure
• low pressure
• medium pressure

Which statement about North Carolina refers to its climate?

• It was very cloudy on Wednesday afternoon.
• The high temperature this week reached 76 degrees
• Many hurricanes have made landfall on the NC coast
• The coolest months are January and February 

Low pressure systems moving across the east coast during winter months will have which effect?

• low temperatures and clear skies
• calm winds and heavy precipitation
• increased wind speed and clear skies
• increased wind speed and heavy precipitation