5.P.1.3 jet stream, gulf stream, hurricanes

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.

• El Nino

• Jet Stream

• Gulf Stream

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• Both bring dry weather patterns to the U.S

• Both are ocean currents that flow in the same direction

• Both influence local weather conditions such as temperature and precipitation

• Both air currents that flow in opposite directions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The National Hurricane Center predicts that a hurricane will affect the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will the hurricane most likely create at the Outer Banks?

• strong winds and heavy rain

• cloudy with light rain

• suny with warm temperatures

• heavy snow with cold temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Hurricanes are major storms that form over warm ocean water and are

caused by global weather patterns. Where did the hurricane that is

approaching the east coast most likely form? (5.E.1.3)

• Over Canada

• Over the middle of the US

• Over the Atlantic Ocean

• Over the Pacific Ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In which direction does the jet stream flow over the United States?

• From North to South

• from east to West

• from South to North

• from west to east

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How might the location of the jet stream influence temperatures in North carolina?

• Temperatures will be warmer than usual

• Temperatures will be cooler than usual

• Temperatures will be hotter than usual

• Temperatures will not be impacted

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6