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Which best describes the Gulf Stream?

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States

• an ocean current which originates in he Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico

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How does the jet stream affect weather conditions around the world?

• The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.

• The weak wind current of the jet stream redirects weather systems around the world.

• The strong wind current of the jet stream prevents weather systems from moving around the world.

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Which moves clouds through the atmosphere?

• winds

• evaporation

• condensation

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How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern

coast of the United States?

• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.

• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.

• The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.

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Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?

• Cloud types change.

• Warm water no longer feeds them.

• Rotation of the storm changes direction.

Which best explains why North Carolina’s winter weather could vary from

what is normally predicted during a La Niña event?

• A slight dip in the jet stream could bring colder weather.

• Prevailing westerlies will push air masses from west to east.

• Cold air from the Gulf Stream could interact with the jet stream and cause winter storms.

• Strong surface currents can push hurricane storms away from the

  North Carolina coastline.

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Which causes North Carolina to experience an increase in winter

precipitation?

• El Niño

• La Niña

• trade winds

• prevailing westerlies

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Why would residents along the coast of North Carolina most likely be

concerned about a strong La Niña event in August?

• La Niña returns every 2–7 years.

• La Niña can mean an active hurricane season.

• La Niña can mean a decrease in winter precipitation.

• La Niña is associated with very warm ocean temperatures.

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Which might cause a person to feel cooler on the beach than a mile

inland?

• wind

• elevation

• cloud cover

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What is the major source of energy for tropical storms?

• frozen river beds

• warm ocean waters

• cold and drafty waters

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