5th Grade Weather NC

A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

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This chart shows the current weather data for four cities.

Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

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On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• a hurricane

• a thunderstorm

• several snowy days

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Blake’s afternoon baseball game should start soon, but he is worried that it will be cancelled due to the weather. The sky is overcast with cumulonimbus clouds. Which will most likely happen to Blake’s baseball game?

• It will be played as expected because the clouds will leave the area soon.

• It will be played in the afternoon because it will hail for the rest of the day.

• It will be postponed until evening because there will be an afternoon thunderstorm.

• It will be cancelled and rescheduled for the next day because it will rain for the rest of the day.

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Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

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During recess, Max observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the next two hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

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Which conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?

• warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land

• . warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean

• warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land

• warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean

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Which weather pattern has the most influence on the weather in North Carolina?

• polar easterlies

• polar westerlies

• prevailing easterlies

• prevailing westerlies

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Which is most responsible for moderating weather along the North Carolina coast?

• La Niña

• the Jet Stream

• the Gulf Stream

• prevailing westerlies

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On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

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