Weather Feb 19-20

The map shows the track of a Hurricane approaching North Carolina. At 11am on Monday the hurricane is in the Atlantic Ocean with a sustained wind speed of 120 mph.

Based on the map, what is the most likely wind speed of the hurricane when it reaches the inland region of North Carolina at 8pm on Tuesday?

• 120 mph as hurricanes will remain at a steady speed as it moves over land.

• 140 mph as the hurricane interacts with warm, ocean waters.

• 80 mph as the hurricane interacts with cooler, drier air over land giving less energy to the hurricane.

• 1. 80 mph as the hurricane interacts with warm, ocean waters giving less energy to the storm. 

Study the image.

What role do convection currents play in weather patterns?

• A. They spread warm air evenly across the planet.

• B. They create wind by moving warm and cool air.

• C. They prevent storms from forming over oceans.

• D. They reduce the temperature differences between land and sea.

The land warms up more quickly than the sea.

• True
• False

The sea (ocean) cools down quicker than the land.

• True
• False

Study the image of the land breeze and sea breeze. Think about the experiment we watched.

How does the cooling rate of land compared to the sea affect nighttime breezes?

• A. Land cools faster, causing air to move from the sea to land.

• B. Land cools slower, causing air to move from the sea to land.

• C. Land cools faster, causing air to move from land to the sea.

• D. Land cools slower, causing air to move from land to the sea.

Study the image of the Gulf Stream. Notice the arrow directions and the temperatures of the NC locations on the chart.

How does the Gulf Stream influence the climate of North Carolina’s coastal areas?

• It moderates coastal temperatures, making winters milder.

• It keeps coastal temperatures cooler in the summer.

• It increases snowfall in the coastal plains.

• It decreases rainfall during the summer months.

Storms occur when Barometric Pressure (air pressure) decreases.

• True
• False

Use the graph to answer the question.

Darlene is analyzing the historical weather data below for Charlotte, NC.

On what date was there most likely a strong storm that moved through the area?

• September 11

• September 14

• September 16

• September 18

Predict NC weather for tomorrow or the next day if this is today's map.

• clouds/rain

• clear skies

• freezing temperatures

• sinking air

• there is no evidence to predict

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary reason hurricanes lose strength when they move over land?

• They absorb moisture from the land.

• They encounter cooler, drier air which provides less energy.

• They gain energy from the land's heat.

• They are blocked by mountains.