Global Weather

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What determines the direction in which air masses flow across the United States?

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The rotation of the Earth.

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Where do hurricanes form?

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In the ocean near warm areas.

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What type of conditions do westerly winds bring to North Carolina?

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Hot and dry conditions.

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What is responsible for guiding the movement of different air masses across the United States?

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The jet stream.

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What kind of weather does El Nino cause in the southern US?

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Cold and wet weather.

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What is the jet stream?

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A fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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What role does the Gulf of Mexico play in weather?

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It provides warm, moist air that can influence weather systems.

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What are trade winds?

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Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, affecting weather patterns.

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How do ocean currents affect weather?

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They transfer heat and moisture, influencing temperature and precipitation.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

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