Jet Stream and Ocean Currents

If the jet stream dips lower in the United States, how might temperature be influenced in North Carolina?

• Temperatures will be warmer than usual.

• Temperatures will be cooler than usual.

• Temperatures will be hotter than usual.

• Temperatures will not be impacted.

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In which direction does the jet stream flow over the United States?

• North to South

• East to West

• South to North

• West to East

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Which is a true statement about ocean currents?

• Ocean currents affect temperatures on land.

• Ocean water does not move between locations.

• Ocean currents have no effect on the temperature of the land.

• All ocean currents are the same temperature.

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During the winter months, which phenomenon would cause a location near the coast of North Carolina to have warmer temperatures than a location further inland?

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Jet Stream

• Gulf Stream

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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.

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The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

• Cold

• Warm 

• Freezing

• Fresh

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Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves

• clockwise

• counter clockwise

• both

• neither

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What is the primary cause of the formation of jet streams?

• Earth's rotation and temperature differences

• Ocean currents and wind patterns

• Solar flares and magnetic fields

• Volcanic eruptions and tectonic movements

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How do ocean currents influence global climate?

• They distribute heat around the planet

• They have no effect on climate

• They only affect marine life

• They cause earthquakes

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Which ocean current is known for its warm water and influence on the climate of Western Europe?

• Gulf Stream

• Humboldt Current

• California Current

• Kuroshio Current

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