Exploring Weather Conditions for 5th Grade Science

The video explores the factors influencing North Carolina's weather, distinguishing between weather and climate. It explains the role of jet streams and ocean currents, such as the California Current and Gulf Stream, in shaping weather patterns. The formation and movement of hurricanes are discussed, along with the impact of El Niño and La Niña cycles. The Earth's tilt and its effect on seasonal changes are also covered.

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Climate can be controlled, unlike weather.

• Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is long-term.

• Weather is not influenced by geographical features.

• Climate is less predictable than weather.

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Which jet stream influences the weather in the US by traveling from west to east?

• Subtropical jet stream

• Polar jet stream

• Equatorial jet stream

• Southern jet stream

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What role do ocean currents play in affecting weather patterns?

• They have no significant impact.

• They modify air temperature and wind patterns.

• They only affect water salinity.

• They prevent hurricanes.

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Which ocean current brings warm water up the east coast of the US?

• Alaskan Current

• California Current

• Gulf Stream Current

• Atlantic Current

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Which current affects the weather on the US west coast by bringing cold water?

• Gulf Stream Current

• California Current

• North Atlantic Current

• South Pacific Current

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How do hurricanes typically affect North Carolina?

• They increase the salinity of coastal waters.

• They bring dry weather to the region.

• They dissipate upon making landfall due to loss of warm water.

• They have no impact on the state.

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What is the primary cause of hurricane formation?

• Low pressure systems over warm waters

• High pressure systems over warm waters

• High pressure systems over cold waters

• Low pressure systems over cold waters

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What is El Nino?

• A warm phase of a weather cycle

• A type of hurricane

• A cool phase of a weather cycle

• A cold ocean current

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How often do El Nino and La Nina cycles occur?

• Annually

• Every 2-7 years

• Every 5-10 years

• Every 10 years

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What effect does Earth's tilt have on seasons?

• It has no effect on seasons.

• It causes uniform seasons worldwide.

• It stabilizes temperatures throughout the year.

• It leads to variations in daylight, affecting seasonal temperatures.

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