Weather and Phenomenon Assessment

Suppose the following weather condition were observed in Raleigh, North Carolina. Based on these conditions, which upcoming weather event would most likely be predicted?

• Rain

• Ice Storm

• Blizzard

• Heat Wave

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Wilmington, North Carolina, is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. During the winter months, the temperatures in Wilmington are usually warmer than the temperatures in Raleigh, which is located further inland. Which phenomenon most likely results in this temperature pattern?

• El Niño

• Jet Stream

• Gulf Stream

• La Niña

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Carly shared that the wind direction in the afternoon is different than the wind direction in the morning. Which weather instrument did Carly read in order to notice a change in wind direction?

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How will the weather pattern most likely change from summer to fall in most areas of the United States?

• From snowy to rainy

• From cloudy to sunny

• From cool to cold

• From warmer to cooler

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How are the jet stream and the gulf stream similar (alike)?

• Both bring dry weather patterns to the United States

• Both are ocean currents that flow in the same direction

• Both influence local weather conditions such as temperature and precipitation

• Both are air currents that flow in opposite directions

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Observe the diagram below then answer the following question. Which best explains the pattern of cooler temperatures at the North and South Poles and warmer temperatures near the Equator throughout the year?

• The poles have less snow and ice than areas near the equator

• The poles get less of the Sun's light and heat energy than the equator

• The poles get more of the Sun's light and heat energy than the equator

• The poles and the equator get the same amount of the Sun's light and heat energy

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Olivia and her mom took a walk through the park. Olivia looked up and observes gray clouds covering the sky. Her mom suggested they go back to the car because it will probably rain soon. Which type of cloud did Olivia and her mom observe?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Humidity

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A local meteorologist shared the following forecast for Apex, North Carolina. Based on the forecast, how will the weather pattern change over the next five days?

• The weather pattern will become warmer and wetter

• The weather pattern will become cooler and wetter

• The weather pattern will become warmer and drier

• The weather pattern will become cooler and cloudy

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Which of the following causes daily weather changes?

• The size of Earth compared to the Moon

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

• The size of Earth compared to the Sun

• The movement of air masses from place to place

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Match the weather factor to the tool used to measure it.

• Precipitation

• Rain Gauge

• Wind Direction

• Wind Vane

• Temperature

• Anemometer

• Wind Speed

• Barometer

• Air Pressure

• Thermometer