Weather 5th grade

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface. It affects wind speed and weather patterns.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, warms the North Carolina Coast, and warms the UK.

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What happens when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?

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North Carolina will experience cold weather.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, often leading to precipitation and thunderstorms.

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What are sea breezes?

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Sea breezes are winds that form when the land heats up faster than the ocean, causing cooler air from the ocean to move towards the land.

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How does precipitation occur?

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Precipitation occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into droplets that become heavy enough to fall to the ground.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns and can affect temperature and precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure, which result from uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect temperature and precipitation.