5.E.1.3: Weather Patterns & Phenomenon

Wilmington, North Carolina, is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. During the winter months, the temperatures in Wilmington are usually warmer than the temperatures in Raleigh, which is located further inland.

Which phenomenon most likely results in this temperature pattern?

• El Niño

• Jet Stream

• Gulf Stream

• Gravity

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How are the jet stream and the Gulf stream similar (alike)?

• Both bring dry weather patterns to the United States.

• Both are ocean currents that flow in the same direction.

• Both influence local weather conditions such as temperature and

  precipitation.

• Both are air currents that flow in opposite directions.

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The map shows a hurricane approaching the east coast of the United States. The National Hurricane Center predicts that a hurricane will affect the

Outer Banks of North Carolina in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will the hurricane most likely create at the Outer Banks?

• strong winds and heavy rain

• cloudy with light rain

• sunny with warm temperatures

• heavy snow with cold temperatures

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Hurricanes are major storms that form over warm ocean water and are

caused by global weather patterns. Where did the hurricane that is

approaching the east coast most likely form?

• over Canada

• over the middle of the United States

• over the Atlantic Ocean

• over the Pacific Ocean

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Which phenomenon, caused by an oscillation (movement) of unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean, impacts weather patterns so areas that are

usually dry receive a lot of rain?

• Gulf Stream

• El Niño

• Jet Stream

• La Niña

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The map below shows the location of the jet stream over the United States. How might the location of the jet stream influence temperatures in

North Carolina?

• Temperatures will be warmer than usual.

• Temperatures will be cooler than usual.

• Temperatures will be hotter than usual.

• Temperatures will not be impacted.

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The map below shows the location of the jet stream over the United States. In which direction does the jet stream flow over the United States??

• from North to South

• from East to West

• from South to North

• from West to East

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The Southeast region of the United States may experience winter temperatures that are warmer than usual because of an oscillation

(movement) of unusually cool water in the Pacific Ocean. Which phenomenon is described above?

• Gulf Stream

• El Niño

• Jet Stream

• La Niña

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