Weather Review 5

Which BEST describes the type of weather associated with low air pressure?

• clear and dry
• sunny and cold
• sunny with high winds
• cloudy with precipitation

What is the PRIMARY cause of wind?

• the uneven heating of Earth
• precipitation falling to Earth
• many gases released into the air
• water constantly evaporating into the atmosphere

Which type of cloud accompanies severe weather?

• stratus
• cumulus
• stratocumulus
• cumulonimbus

What is the major source of energy for tropical storms?

• frozen river beds
• warm ocean waters
• cold and drafty waters
• wind speed

What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina's coastal climate?

• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.
• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.
• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.
• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.