5th Grade Weather Unit Review

A barometer is used to measure

Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream?

A cirrus cloud is

What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of NC?

2 air masses with differences in air pressure are near one another. Likely weather condition?

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

Hurricanes are water currents that impact climate of North and South America.

Air pressure constantly moves toward equalization. This means that airs moves from

Lowest temperature last winter in a region was -29 C.

Jet streams is air current that flows W to E over NA. Locations change depending on global cond

Look at the warm front near Minneapolis. Which direction is it moving?

There is a high pressure system over Minneapolis. Describe the weather they are experiencing.

A cold front is heading towards Washington DC. What type of weather will come in few days?

The air temperature outside is 56 F.

cold, cloudy day, a forecaster predicts a high pressure system will come in 24 hrs. Conditions?

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

El Nino/La Nina are major storms that form over warm ocean waters & caused by global weather

When air pressure is high:

Anemometer measures

Cumulus clouds presently cover the entire sky

Andy lives in the southern hemisphere. What season does he most likely experience in August?

Rain is falling with winds gusting at 15 mph

Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?

Wind vain measures

Summers are warm and humid in an area

Cumulus clouds

Which is the best explanation for how air masses move across the US?

If your town is currently in the middle of a large high pressure zone, which is likely weather?

Which describes a land breeze?

When air pressure is low:

Local winds are impacted by global wind patterns.

Gulf Stream:warm water current in Atlantic Ocean; flows along Eastern Seaboard; Warms air &land

A stationary front is when:

Occluded fronts will:

Stratus Clouds are

Which effect does cloud cover have on summer daytime temperatures in NC?