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What is the main reason why it is less likely to snow along the coast of North Carolina than it is in central North Carolina?
a) because the Atlantic Ocean keeps the temperatures along the coast warmer than the temperatures in central North Carolina
b) because central North Carolina is at a higher elevation than the coast
c) because the coast of North Carolina is closer to the equator than central North Carolina
d) because winds on the coast blow harder than the winds in central North Carolina
If a stationary front is over an area, what kind of weather is the area most likely experiencing?
a) hot weather
b) clear weather
c) cold weather
d) rainy weather
Which describes how winds blow during the day near the ocean?
a) A sea breeze causes wind from the land to move toward the ocean.
b) A land breeze causes wind from the ocean to move toward the land.
c) Colder air over the ocean moves toward the warmer air over the land.
d) Warmer air over the ocean moves toward the colder air over the land.
Which change in weather conditions would most likely affect wind speed?
a) change in humidity
b) change in temperature
c) change in precipitation
d) change in air pressure
How does the Gulf Stream affect a hurricane that is approaching the coast of North Carolina?
a) The Gulf Stream carries warm tropical water that warms the air, causing the hurricane to gain strength.
b) The cool air of the Gulf Stream causes the hurricane to lose strength.
c) The Gulf Stream carries cold water from the north, forcing the hurricane to stay south.
d) The strong winds of the Gulf Stream push the hurricane up the coast.
What is the most likely result if the wind in North Carolina changes direction and begins to blow from the south?
a) Temperatures will get cooler.
b) Temperatures will get warmer.
c) A cold front will move into the state.
d) The jet stream will move across the state.
What usually results when a warm front collides with a cold front?
a) calm winds
b) precipitation
c) cirrus clouds
d) hot, dry conditions
Which type of cloud usually produces thunderstorms?
a) cirrus
b) stratus
c) cumulus
d) cumulonimbus
In the summer, which weather condition usually results from rapidly falling barometric pressure?
a) stormy weather
b) sunny weather
c) cooler weather
d) dry weather
Which is most likely to occur during a 24-hour weather cycle at the beach?
a) changes in the climate
b) changes in the jet stream
c) changes in the water cycle
d) changes in the wind direction
This table shows the average monthly temperatures and precipitation for Portland, Oregon. Which describes the weather for Portland, Oregon?
a) warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer
b) cooler and wetter in the winter
c) cooler and drier in the winter
d) warmer and wetter in the summer
James observes a barometer on a clear day. The barometer shows that the air pressure is quickly dropping. What weather will most likely result from the drop in air pressure?
a) cold and sunny
b) dry and hot
c) cloudy and rainy
d) clear and calm
Why do North Carolina weather systems typically come from the west?
a) because the Gulf Stream moves in a circular motion in the Atlantic Ocean
b) because the elevation of the western United States is higher than the elevation of the eastern United States
c) because Earth’s rotation moves the jet stream from west to east
d) because the strong winds from the tropical zone move the water currents from west to south
Which are most responsible for absorbing heat energy from the sun and transferring it around Earth?
a) volcanoes and hurricanes
b) rain forests and mountain ranges
c) atmosphere and ocean currents
d) glaciers and deserts
A student notices that it is hot and humid, and there are cumulus clouds in the sky. The cumulus clouds get much taller and larger throughout the day. What type of weather is most likely to happen?
a) fog
b) a thunderstorm
c) steady, light rain
d) steady, light wind
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