Weather/Climate Retest

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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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

• clear and sunny

• cold and stormy

• cloudy and rainy

• warm and stormy

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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

The local weather forecaster says a low-pressure system will enter North Carolina. Which type of weather will the low-pressure system most likely bring?

• cool, dry air

• storms and high winds

• low temperatures and sunny skies

• high temperatures and sunny skies

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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

A cold front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely occur?

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and increased temperatures

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and decreased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and decreased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and increased temperatures

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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night?

• because the temperatures over land and over water change

• because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land

• because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean

• because cool air sinks and stays in place over land

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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

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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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

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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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high-pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?

• stormy

• sunny

• snowy

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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

The weather forecast indicates that a warm front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will most likely result?

• clear skies and cold temperatures

• clear skies and hot temperatures

• cloudy skies and rainy weather

• heavy snow and ice

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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3

Below is a table showing precipitation amounts and temperature for Cary, NC. Based on this data, what kind of weather would most likely be forecast for the weekend?

• cool and rainy

• warm and rainy

• cool and thunderstorms

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NC Science Standards: 5.E.1.1, 5.E.1.2, 5.E.1.3