Science Jumpstart

Which most affects the temperature of an area?

• precipitation
• humidity
• latitude
• vegetation

Which will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?

• warm temperatures
• cloudy conditions
• clear conditions
• D. cool temperatures

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

• fair
• humid
• foggy
• stormy

Which type of cloud is mostly often visible during fair weather?

• altostratus
• cirrus
• cumulonimbus
• stratus

Which type of weather 
would most likely  accompany dark 
nimbostratus clouds? 

• massive tornado 
• a severe hailstorm
• steady rain showers 
• dangerous thunderstorms

Global winds over the United States blow in which direction?

• east to west
• north to south
• south to west
• west to east

Global atmospheric patterns are responsible for most local weather.  Which causes these patterns to exist?

• mountain ranges
• greenhouse gases
• holes in the ozone layer
• unequal heating of the Earth

Which explains the high precipitation levels in areas near the equator?

• The equator has very little wind, which causes rain-filled clouds to remain still for longer periods of time
• The equator has stronger winds that cause clouds filled with precipitation to burst, resulting in precipitation
• At the equator, warmer conditions create an increase in evaporation.  Evaporation leads to more precipitation.
• At the equator, warmer conditions create a decrease in evaporation.  Less evaporation leads to more precipitation. 

How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?

• Colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
• Colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
• Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
• Warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

Which best explains what type of weather the Gulf Stream usually brings to North Carolina?

• increased wind speed
• increased air pressure
• increased temperature
• increased evaporation