Winds, Currents, and Breezes

How do clouds usually affect daytime temperature?

• A. Clouds create fog, cooling the area beneath them.

• B. Clouds absorb heat, warming the area beneath them.

• C. Clouds reflect sunlight, cooling the area beneath them.

• D. Clouds block colder high altitude air, warming the area beneath them.

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What happens to the temperature when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass?

• A. Temperature rises.

• B. Temperature drops.

• C. Temperature stays the same.

• D. Temperature will drop; then rise.

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Which statement best explains how wind is formed?

• A. Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.

• B. Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing air to flow more freely.

• C. Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

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If a weather system is moving from the Pacific coast to North Carolina, from which direction will the winds in North Carolina most likely blow?

• A. north

• B. west

• C. east

• D. south

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Low-pressure systems moving along the East Coast during winter months will have which effect?

• A. low temperatures and clear skies

• B. calm winds and heavy precipitation

• C. increased wind speed and clear skies

• D. increased wind speed and heavy precipitation

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Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night?

• A. because the temperatures over land and over water change

• B. because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land

• C. because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean

• D. because cool air sinks and stays in place over land

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Which term best describes the type of wind which would most likely be present while playing on a sunny beach during the day?

• A. hurricane

• B. sea breeze

• C. land breeze

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A student observes and records cloud cover throughout the day. Which event could the student most likely predict if they observe increasing cumulonimbus clouds?

• A. The area will have sunny skies.

• B. The area will have precipitation.

• C. The area will have cooler temperatures

• D. The area will have warmer temperatures.

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Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• A. Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.

• B. Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.

• C. Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.

• D. Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

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Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?

• A. El Niño

• B. La Niña

• C. the jet stream

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