Gulf Stream

What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?

• North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.
• North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather.
• North Carolina will experience mild weather.
• North Carolina will experience cold weather.

Which has the greatest effect on the movement of the jet stream? 

• size of clouds
• amount of precipitation
• differences in air temperatures

Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?

• el nino
• the jet stream
• la nina
• sea breezes

How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?

• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.
• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
• The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.

Which is most likely an effect of the Gulf Stream?

• heavy rains in California
• severe drought in Australia
• milder winter temperatures in Florida

How does the jet stream affect weather conditions around the world?

• The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
• The weak wind current of the jet stream redirects weather systems around the world.
• The strong wind current of the jet stream prevents weather systems from moving around the world.
  

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

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

Which best describes the Gulf Stream?

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico

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 describes how winds in the jet stream blow?

• no pattern   
• between two boundaries of hot air
• between two boundaries of cold air
• between a boundary of cold air and a boundary of hot air