Weather Patterns

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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Which best describes the type of weather associated with low air pressure?

• clear and dry

• sunny and cold

• sunny with high winds

• cloudy with precipitation

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Which most affects the temperature of an area?

• latitude

• humidity

• vegetation

• precipitation

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Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?

• precipitation

• cloud cover

• wind direction

• air pressure

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Why is collecting weather data important to understand climate?

• You must collect weather data for at least 10 years to begin to understand the climate of a region.

• Collecting weather data decreases wind speeds

• Collecting weather data determines the amount of precipitation that will fall in a given year.

• Collecting weather data doesn't help you understand the climate of a region.

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What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina’s coastal climate?

• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.

• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.

• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.

• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.

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Which best explains why a nearby body of water tends to make local temperatures milder (not too hot or too cold)?

• Water constantly releases heat into the air.

• Water gains and loses heat more slowly than land.

• Some water stays liquid when everything else is frozen.

• When water is frozen it protects the nearby area from wind.

Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?

• zero air pressure

• stable air pressure

• a low pressure system

• a high pressure system

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Which conditions will result in high winds?

• large differences in air pressure

• heavy rains over several days

• increase in evaporation rates

• presence of cirrus clouds

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What is the primary cause of wind?

• the uneven heating of Earth

• precipitation falling to Earth

• many gases released into the air

• water constantly evaporating into the atmosphere

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