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Which most affects the temperature of an area?

• precipitation
• humidity
• latitude
• vegetation

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Which will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?

• warm temperatures
• cloudy conditions
• clear conditions
• D. cool temperatures

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

• fair
• humid
• foggy
• stormy

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Which type of cloud is mostly often visible during fair weather?

• altostratus
• cirrus
• cumulonimbus
• stratus

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Global winds over the United States blow in which direction?

• east to west
• north to south
• south to west
• west to east

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Which explains the high precipitation levels in areas near the equator?

• The equator has very little wind, which causes rain-filled clouds to remain still for longer periods of time
• The equator has stronger winds that cause clouds filled with precipitation to burst, resulting in precipitation
• At the equator, warmer conditions create an increase in evaporation.  Evaporation leads to more precipitation.
• At the equator, warmer conditions create a decrease in evaporation.  Less evaporation leads to more precipitation. 

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Which statement is accurate about seasonal temperatures in NC?

• The temperatures are varied during each of the different seasons
• The average temperature stays close to 60 degrees during most seasons
• It is difficult to notice the change in temperatures between seasons
• It is difficult to predict what the temperatures will be during each season

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Which has the greatest effect on the movement of the jet stream?

• size of clouds
• gulf stream
• amount of precipitation
• differences in air temperatures

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During winter, which winds deliver cold air that enters NC?

• polar westerlies
• prevailing westerlies
• northeast trade winds
• southeast trade winds

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Look at the temperature table. Which temperature was MOST likely recorded at 12 p.m.?

• 47

• 50

• 55

• 59

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