Weather Review

A cold air mass is moving toward a warm air mass, and nimbostratus clouds are observed in the sky. Which weather conditions are most likely?

• a cool, rainy day
• a cool, sunny day
• a warm, rainy day
• a warm, sunny day

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Today the weather is rainy and warm. The weather forecast is that it will be cold during the night. Which will most likely be observed while the front moves through the area?

• an increase in humidity
• dry and clear conditions
• winds blowing from the south
• an increase in thunderstorms

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Which type of weather most likely occurs in a high pressure area?

• clear
• foggy
• rainy
• sunny

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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.

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The image shows a hurricane off the coast of North Carolina. When are hurricanes MOST LIKELY to form near North Carolina?

• when ocean water temperatures are the coldest in summer and early fall

• when ocean water temperatures are the warmest in winter and early spring

• when ocean water temperatures are the warmest in summer and early fall

• when ocean water temperatures are the coldest in winter and early spring

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The graph shows the average monthly temperature and precipitation for the coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina. Which statement is BEST supported by the information in the graph?

• Higher temperatures in the summer months cause more water to evaporate from the ocean, increasing the amount of precipitation.

• Higher temperatures in the summer months cause less water to evaporate from the ocean, decreasing the amount of precipitation.

• Lower temperatures in the summer months cause more water to evaporate from the ocean, increasing the amount of precipitation.

• Lower temperatures in the summer months cause less water to evaporate from the ocean, decreasing the amount of precipitation.

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Weather Patterns in San Diego, California Students living in San Diego, California, are studying weather patterns. The students find the two data tables shown below. Which of the following BEST describes San Diego's summer climate?

• The summers in San Diego are warm with heavy rain.

• The summers in San Diego are warm with light rain.

• The summers in San Diego are cool with heavy rain.

• The summers in San Diego are cool with light rain.

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A warm and cold front meet. Which is most likely to change immediately?

• temperature and humidity

• wind direction and humidity

• wind speed and temperature

• temperature and wind direction

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Which best explains the difference between a sea breeze and a land breeze?

• A sea breeze blows toward the land during the day, and a land breeze blows toward the sea at night.

• A sea breeze blows toward the sea during the day, and a land breeze blows toward the land during the night

• A sea breeze blows toward the land during the night, and a land breeze blows toward the sea during the day.

• A sea breeze blows toward the sea during the night, and a land breeze blows toward the land during the day.

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Which best describes why wind direction changes from day to night at the beach?

• The air is flowing from the mountains to the ocean.

• There are differences in humidity throughout the day.

• The air is flowing in the upper part of the Earth’s atmosphere.

• There are differences in temperatures between the land and the ocean

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