Earth Science

Why do North Carolina weather systems typically come from the west?

• because the Gulf Stream moves in a circular motion in the Atlantic Ocean

• because the elevation of the western United States is higher than the elevation of the eastern United States

• because Earth’s rotation moves the jet stream from west to east

• because the strong winds from the tropical zone move the water currents from west to south

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Which is most likely to occur during a 24-hour weather cycle at the beach?

• changes in the climate

• changes in the jet stream

• changes in the water cycle

• changes in the wind direction

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Which type of cloud usually produces thunderstorms?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

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In the summer, which weather condition usually results from rapidly falling barometric pressure?

• stormy weather

• sunny weather

• cooler weather

• dry weather

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What usually results when a warm front collides with a cold front?

• calm winds

• precipitation

• cirrus clouds

• hot, dry conditions

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Which describes how winds blow during the day near the ocean?

• A sea breeze causes wind from the land to move toward the ocean.

• A land breeze causes wind from the ocean to move toward the land.

• Colder air over the ocean moves toward the warmer air over the land.

• Warmer air over the ocean moves toward the colder air over the land.

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Which change in weather conditions would most likely affect wind speed?

• change in humidity

• change in temperature

• change in precipitation

• change in air pressure

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How does the Gulf Stream affect a hurricane that is approaching the coast of North Carolina?

• The Gulf Stream carries warm tropical water that warms the air, causing the hurricane to gain strength.

• The cool air of the Gulf Stream causes the hurricane to lose strength.

• The Gulf Stream carries cold water from the north, forcing the hurricane to stay south.

• The strong winds of the Gulf Stream push the hurricane up the coast.

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What is the most likely result if the wind in North Carolina changes direction and begins to blow from the south?

• Temperatures will get cooler.

• Temperatures will get warmer.

• A cold front will move into the state.

• The jet stream will move across the state.

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If a stationary front is over an area, what kind of weather is the area most likely experiencing?

• hot weather

• clear weather

• cold weather

• rainy weather

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