E1.3 Global Winds and Ocean Currents

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Which is the best explanation for how air masses move across the United States?

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

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A student in northern Ohio lost a balloon in a storm. Toward which state would the balloon MOST likely travel? Options: Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

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In which direction do weather patterns move in the United States?

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west to east

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Why do the trade winds and polar easterlies NOT typically impact NC's weather?

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They are found near the equators or at the poles.

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How do the prevailing westerlies help move air masses to North Carolina?

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The Jet Stream moves air masses west to east.

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The picture is a map of part of the United States. Over the course of a few days, Nevada, Arizona, California, and New Mexico were all hit by the same storm system. Based on the general pattern of weather in the U.S., which state was most likely hit by the storm first?

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California

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A warm swift current in the Atlantic Ocean that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States. Responsible for warming the east coast in the winter. Hurricanes follow this path because of the warm water.

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Gulf Stream

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a climate pattern where waters in the Pacific Ocean are warmer than usual, brings flooding and storm

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El Nino

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A climate pattern where waters in the Pacific Ocean are cooler than usual, brings droughts and drier weather.

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La Nina

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What is the jet stream?

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Strong winds above the Earth's surface

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