NC Weather EOG practice

What is humidity?

• Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions and comfort levels.

• Humidity is the measure of temperature in the atmosphere.

• Humidity refers to the speed of wind in a given area.

• Humidity is the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth's surface.

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What are trade winds?

• Steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, influencing ocean currents and weather patterns.

• Winds that blow from west to east in the polar regions, affecting climate.

• Irregular winds that change direction based on the season, primarily in temperate zones.

• Strong winds that occur during storms, causing significant weather disturbances.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

• A warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows up the eastern coast of the United States, influencing weather patterns.

• A cold ocean current that flows from the Arctic Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.

• A river that runs through the Gulf of Mexico.

• A type of wind pattern that affects the weather in Europe.

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What is the role of air pressure in wind speed?

• Air pressure has no effect on wind speed.

• Air pressure affects wind speed only at night.

• Air pressure has the greatest effect on wind speed; differences in air pressure create wind as air moves from high to low pressure areas.

• Air pressure only influences temperature, not wind speed.

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What is precipitation?

• A form of water that evaporates from the Earth's surface

• Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

• A type of cloud formation in the atmosphere

• The process of water being absorbed by the soil

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

• They have no effect on climate.

• They help regulate climate by distributing heat around the planet.

• They only affect marine life.

• They cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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What is climate?

• Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns.

• Climate is the short-term variation of weather conditions in a specific location.

• Climate is the study of atmospheric phenomena and their effects on human activities.

• Climate refers to the immediate weather conditions experienced in a region.

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What is a weather front?

• A type of cloud formation that indicates rain is coming.

• A boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather, such as storms or clear skies.

• A measurement of temperature changes in the atmosphere.

• A phenomenon that occurs only in tropical regions.

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Why do winds at the beach change direction between day and night?

• Because the temperatures over land and over water change, causing different air pressures.

• Because of the rotation of the Earth affecting wind patterns.

• Due to the presence of large ships that alter the air flow.

• Because of seasonal changes in weather patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

• The process of water moving through the atmosphere, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• A method of purifying water using chemical reactions.

• The cycle of water being stored in underground reservoirs only.

• The process of water being used in industrial manufacturing.

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