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Which types of winds cause weather in North Carolina?
prevailing westerlies
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
west to east
warm ocean waters
wind
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
warmer temperatures and more rain
What two factors determine the direction in which prevailing winds blow?
prevailing westerlies
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
west to east
warm ocean waters
wind
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
warmer temperatures and more rain
What is the major source of energy for tropical storms?
prevailing westerlies
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
west to east
warm ocean waters
wind
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
warmer temperatures and more rain
In which direction do weather patterns move in the United States?
prevailing westerlies
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
west to east
warm ocean waters
wind
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
warmer temperatures and more rain
How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?
prevailing westerlies
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
west to east
warm ocean waters
wind
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
warmer temperatures and more rain
Which lists some effects of El Niño?
prevailing westerlies
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
west to east
warm ocean waters
wind
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
warmer temperatures and more rain
Which might cause a person to feel cooler on the beach than a mile inland?
prevailing westerlies
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
west to east
warm ocean waters
wind
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
warmer temperatures and more rain
How does the jet stream affect weather conditions around the world?
prevailing westerlies
the rotation of the Earth on its axis and the sun’s uneven heating of the earth
west to east
warm ocean waters
wind
The strong wind current of the jet stream pushes weather systems around the world.
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
warmer temperatures and more rain
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