SCIENCE QUIZ 2

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

• fair

• rainy

• thunderstorms

• foggy

Which causes the subtropical jet stream to bring cold, wet winter weather to the southeastern United States

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Coriolus Effect

• Polar northeasterlies

Which causes the subtropical jet stream to bring warm, dry winter weather to the southeastern United States

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Jet Stream

• Polar southeasterlies

Why are pots used for cooking made of metal?

• Metal is an excellent conductor of heat.

• Metal makes the handle look attractive.

• Metal is a poor conductor of heat.

• Styrofoam should be used

Which is most responsible for moderating weather along the North Carolina coast?

• La Nina

• the jet stream

• the Gulf Stream

• prevailing westerlies

Which weather pattern has the most influence on the weather in North Carolina?

• polar easterlies

• polar westerlies

• prevailing easterlies

• prevailing westerlies

How does the jet stream affect the weather?

• The jet stream transports weather systems that affect us.
• The jet stream does not affect the weather.
• The jet stream releases oxygen so we can breathe.
• The jet stream brings only bad weather.

How does the jet stream affect the weather?

• The jet stream transports weather systems that affect us.
• The jet stream does not affect the weather.
• The jet stream releases oxygen so we can breathe.
• The jet stream brings only bad weather.

Which is most associated with a thunderstorm?

• high air pressure

• winds blowing from the east

• winds blowing from the west

• low air pressure

When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?

• cold and dry

• fair and sunny

• rainy and windy

• clear and humid