Which is true about sea breezes?

They form when the land warms up more quickly than the cooler water.

They form when both the land and the water have cooler temperatures.

They form when both the land and the water have warmer temperatures.

They form when the water warms up more quickly than the cooler land mass.

Why does the east coast of North Carolina tend to have warmer temperatures than inland North Carolina during the winter months?

The Gulf Stream keeps the coast warmer.

The coast has a higher elevation.

The sun shines ore on the coast.

Jean notices that the air pressure is low when looking at the barometer. What type of weather will most likely occur?

cloudy skies and rainy conditions

sunny skies and cool temperatures

partly cloudy with warm temperatures

Which best explains why weather across the United States is continually changing?

the movement of high and low pressure air masses

the movement of air from the Atlantic Ocean

the distance between the United States and the Equator

the distance between the Arctic Circle and the United States

Which explains the high precipitation levels in areas near the Equator?

At the Equator, warmer conditions create an increase in evaporation. More evaporation leads to more precipitation.

The Equator has very little wind, which causes rain-filled clouds to stay in place for a long time.

The Equator has stronger winds that cause clouds filled with water burst, resulting in precipitation.

At the Equator, warmer conditions create a decrease in evaporation. Less evaporation leads to more precipitation.

Why are temperatures warmer in the summer than other times of the year in North Carolina?

More direct sunlight strikes North Carolina in the summer than other times of the year.

Winds blow less in the summer than other times of the year.

More cold fronts stay out at sea during the summer than other times of the year.

Winds from the equator blow toward North Carolina in the summer and blow south other times of the year.

Sandy notices than when she leaves her air-conditioned home and goes outside on a hot and humid day, her glasses fog. Why does this occur?

Water vapor in the air is cooled on the glasses, causing condensation to form.

Water vapor in the air is cooled on the glasses, causing evaporation to form.

Water vapor in the air is warmed on the glasses, causing evaporation to form.

Water vapor in the air is warmed on the glasses, causing condensation to form.

Which are most likely to result in an increase in precipitation?

increase in sunlight, increase in evaporation, increase in condensation

decrease in sunlight, decrease in evaporation, increase in condensation

increase in sunlight, decrease in evaporation, decrease in condensation

decrease in sunlight, increase in evaporation, decrease in condensation

Jack has two of the exact same type of plant. He places one plant by the window and one plant by the front door. He notices that the plant by the window needs to be watered more often. Which best explains why?

The plant is getting more sun, so more evaporation and transpiration are occuring.

The plant is getting less sun, so more evaporation and transpiration are occuring.

The plant is getting more sun, so less evaporation and transpiration are occuring.

The plant is getting less sun, so less evaporation and transpiration are occuring.

How does cloud cover affect temperatures in a particular area during the day and at night?

Cloud cover will make the temperatures cooler during the day and warmer at night.

Cloud cover will make the temperatures cooler during the day and at night.

Cloud cover will make the temperatures warmer during the day and at night.

Cloud cover will make the temperatures warmer during the day and cooler at night.

A class observes high, feathery clouds during their data collection. Which student's conclusion is most reasonable?

Janell says high clouds mean a front is coming and it will bring clouds and rain in the next few days.

Anita says the feathery clouds are rain clouds, and it will rain in the next few hours.

Stacy says the feathery clouds will remain stationary and bring no rain over the next few days.

Tyree says the high clouds mean skies are clearing, and there will be sunny skies the next few days.

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What effect does the ocean have on hurricanes?

It weakens them.

It provides the energy to strengthen them.

It makes them move in circles.

It keeps them from making landfall.

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Why do coastal areas often have more rain than inland areas?

More sunlight

Less wind

More moisture

Colder temperatures

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How does the ocean affect the climate in coastal areas of North Carolina?

It makes it colder year round.

It keeps temperatures more mild.

It keeps it more dry.

It makes it hot year round.

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What part of the water cycle happens when the sun heats up water and turns it into vapor?

precipitation

evaporation

condensation

run-off

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is transpiration?

water soaking into the ground

water from plants turning into vapor

water vapor cooling and turning into clouds

rain falling from clouds to the ground

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these tools would best help meteorologists make predictions about the weather?

rain gauge

wind vane

anemometer

barometer

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which conditions are needed for hurricanes to form?

warm, dry air rising over warm areas of land

warm, dry air rising over warm areas of ocean

warm, moist air rising over warm areas of land

warm, moist air rising over warm areas of ocean

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