NC 5th Grade EOG Science Vocabulary

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What type of winds does air from the South (Mexico) bring?

Back

Warm winds.

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What causes the Earth to have seasons?

Back

Axis Tilt of the Earth.

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What type of winds does air from the North (Canada) bring?

Back

Cold winds.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects towards Earth.

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What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

Gives the body its shape and works with muscles to move the body.

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What is the role of air masses in weather?

Back

They influence temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a hurricane?

Back

A large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.

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What is the purpose of a barometer?

Back

To measure atmospheric pressure.