5th Grade Weather & Winds NC EOG Questions

What causes differences in air temperatures?

• Factors such as sunlight, geography, and weather patterns.

• Only the time of day and season.

• Human activities and pollution levels.

• Ocean currents and wind speeds.

What season does Andy experience in August if he lives in the southern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

What is a hygrometer used for?

• To measure temperature in the air.

• To measure humidity in the air.

• To measure air pressure.

• To measure wind speed.

How do air masses move across the United States?

• The prevailing westerlies move air masses from east to west across the United States.

• The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.

• Air masses move randomly without any specific direction across the United States.

• Air masses are primarily moved by ocean currents along the coasts of the United States.

What role do air masses play in weather?

• Air masses are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and humidity that can affect weather conditions.

• Air masses are small pockets of air that have no impact on weather.

• Air masses are only found in tropical regions and do not influence other areas.

• Air masses are created by volcanic activity and are hot and dry.

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

• Differences in air temperatures.

• Ocean currents.

• Mountain ranges.

• Human activities.

Which instrument is best used to predict weather changes?

• A barometer.

• A thermometer.

• A hygrometer.

• An anemometer.

How do temperature differences affect weather?

• They can create wind and influence storm formation.

• They have no effect on weather patterns.

• They only affect temperature, not weather.

• They cause rain to fall more frequently.

What is the role of the Gulf Stream in weather?

• A warm ocean current that influences weather patterns along the eastern United States.

• A cold ocean current that brings cooler temperatures to the eastern United States.

• A tidal wave that causes flooding in coastal areas.

• A wind pattern that affects rainfall in the Midwest.

What is an anemometer used for?

• To measure temperature.

• To measure wind speed.

• To measure humidity.

• To measure atmospheric pressure.