Weather EOG Review

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Which describes a wind that moves FROM the land to the sea during the night? Options: sea breeze, land breeze, desert breeze, trade wind

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land breeze

Front

Which describes a wind that moves from the sea to the land during the day?

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sea breeze

Front

In which direction do weather patterns move in the USA?

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west to east

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What is the name of the wind that brings all weather systems to NC?

Back

prevailing westerlies

Front

When reading the barometer, the air pressure is dropping. What weather should you expect?

Back

cloudy and chance of rain

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When reading the barometer, you see the air pressure is rising. What kind of weather should you expect?

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sunny and clear

Front

From what do tropical storms get their energy? Options: dry land, cold water, warm water, streams and rivers

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warm water

Front

The eastern USA is affected by the Gulf Stream. What is its affect on the local weather?

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it causes an increase in temperatures

Front

High pressure is related to....

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cool and clear

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Which weather pattern is true near the equator?

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temperatures are consistently warm year round