Weather Patterns and Their Effects (SC.6.E.7.4)

How do ocean currents influence the temperature of coastal regions?

• They have no effect on the temperature of coastal regions.

• Ocean currents can warm or cool coastal regions depending on whether the current is warm or cold.

• Ocean currents only cool coastal regions.

• Ocean currents only warm coastal regions.

Which of the following best describes the role of the jet stream in influencing local weather patterns?

• The jet stream only affects weather patterns in the southern hemisphere.

• The jet stream can alter the path of storm systems, affecting local weather conditions.

• The jet stream has no impact on local weather patterns.

• The jet stream only influences weather during the summer months.

A coastal city experiences a sudden drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation. Which global pattern is most likely responsible for this change?

• A warm ocean current.

• A cold ocean current.

• A high-pressure system.

• A low-pressure system.

Explain how the interaction between the jet stream and ocean currents can lead to changes in local weather conditions.

• The jet stream and ocean currents do not interact and therefore do not affect local weather.

• The jet stream can steer ocean currents, which in turn can change local weather conditions.

• Ocean currents can alter the path of the jet stream, leading to changes in local weather conditions.

• The interaction between the jet stream and ocean currents can lead to the formation of hurricanes.

A city located near the coast is experiencing unusually high humidity and precipitation. Which global pattern is most likely influencing this weather?

• A cold ocean current.

• A warm ocean current.

• A high-pressure system.

• A low-pressure system.