Local and Global Winds

Which global winds are responsible for moving weather systems across the United States?

• Polar Easterlies

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Northern Trade WInds

• Southern Trade Winds

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What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?

• North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.

• North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather.

• North Carolina will experience mild weather.

• North Carolina will experience cold weather.

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Winds do not move in straight lines. Instead, they move in curved paths because of:

• the rotation of Earth.

• the tilt of Earth.

• radiation from the Sun.

• convection currents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which form of heat transfer allows heat to reach Earth from the Sun?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• condensation

Which form of heat transfer causes local and global winds to form?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which of the following BEST describes the weather south of the Jet Stream?

• rainy

• sunny

• warm

• cool

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Which of the following BEST describes the weather north of the Jet Stream?

• rainy

• sunny

• warm

• cool

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The land heats up more quickly than the water.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Low pressure areas move toward high pressure areas, creating wind.

• True

• False

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Sea breezes happen during the day because the water over the land is warmer.

• True

• False

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