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Worksheets5.E.1.3 #4 Schoolnet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which best describes the Gulf Stream?
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in he Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
How does the jet stream affect weather conditions around the world?
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The weak wind current of the jet stream redirects weather systems around the world.
The strong wind current of the jet stream prevents weather systems from moving around the world.
Which moves clouds through the atmosphere?
winds
evaporation
condensation
How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern
coast of the United States?
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.
Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?
Cloud types change.
Warm water no longer feeds them.
Rotation of the storm changes direction.
Which best explains why North Carolina’s winter weather could vary from
what is normally predicted during a La Niña event?
A slight dip in the jet stream could bring colder weather.
Prevailing westerlies will push air masses from west to east.
Cold air from the Gulf Stream could interact with the jet stream and cause winter storms.
Strong surface currents can push hurricane storms away from the
North Carolina coastline.
Which causes North Carolina to experience an increase in winter
precipitation?
El Niño
La Niña
trade winds
prevailing westerlies
Why would residents along the coast of North Carolina most likely be
concerned about a strong La Niña event in August?
La Niña returns every 2–7 years.
La Niña can mean an active hurricane season.
La Niña can mean a decrease in winter precipitation.
La Niña is associated with very warm ocean temperatures.
Which might cause a person to feel cooler on the beach than a mile
inland?
wind
elevation
cloud cover
What is the major source of energy for tropical storms?
frozen river beds
warm ocean waters
cold and drafty waters
