Weather 5th grade

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What is the Equator?

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The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.

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What is the typical temperature pattern along the Equator?

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Temperatures along the Equator are consistently warm all year long.

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What are prevailing westerlies?

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Prevailing westerlies are winds that blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes.

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What is the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that moves from west to east.

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What type of clouds are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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What causes wind?

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

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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.

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How does air pressure affect wind speed?

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Greater differences in air pressure lead to stronger winds.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the role of ocean currents in weather?

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Ocean currents help regulate temperatures and influence weather patterns by moving warm and cold water around the globe.