On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area? A. stormy B. sunny C. snowy D. hot

On Friday, the weather is cold and cloudy. On Saturday, the weather is sunny and warm. Which change most likely occurred from Friday to Saturday? A. from high to low temperature B. from low to high air pressure C. from low to high wind speed D. from low to high amounts of rain

5. Which is most likely an effect of the Gulf Stream? a.heavy rains in California b.severe drought in Australia c.milder winter temperatures in Florida

In which way are the Gulf Stream and the jet stream similar? a.Both are air current that flow in a certain direction b.Both are ocean currents that flow in a certain direction c.Both bring dry weather to the United States d.Both affect local weather in the United States

Which tool is used to measure air pressure? A. anemometer B. barometer C. psychrometer D. thermometer

Which best describes how changes in air pressure can affect the development of a hurricane? A. Cooling ocean water causes air pressure to drop. This causes high winds and rain to develop, which may become a hurricane. B. Cooling ocean water causes air pressure to rise. This causes light winds and snow to develop, which may become a hurricane. C. Warming ocean water causes air pressure to rise. This causes light winds and sleet to develop, which may become a hurricane. D. Warming ocean water causes air pressure to drop. This causes high winds and thunderstorms to develop, which may become a hurricane.

Which best describes El Nino? a. Unusual warming of surface water in the eastern Pacific Ocean b. Warm ocean current that flows across the Atlantic Ocean c. Unusual cooling of surface water in the eastern Pacific Ocean d. Cold current in the atmosphere that flows across the United States

Which best explains the effect a tornado has on normal wind speed and direction? A. A tornado does not affect wind speed or direction. B. A tornado increases wind speed and may change its direction. C. A tornado decreases wind speed and may change its direction. D. A tornado causes wind direction to reverse and may change its speed

Which instrument is used to record average precipitation? A. rain gauge B. barometer C. anemometer

What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina? a.North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions. b.North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather. c.North Carolina will experience mild weather. d.North Carolina will experience cold weather.

Which instrument is best used to predict weather changes? A. a hygrometer B. an anemometer C. a thermometer D. a barometer

Which tool is used to measure wind speed? A. thermometer B, wind vane C. barometer D. anemometer

What is the cause of decreased temperatures of the Pacific Ocean? a.the Gulf Stream b. the jet stream c.La Niña d.El Niño

Some weather conditions are shown: • warm ocean water • low pressure • heavy rain Which type of severe event is MOST likely to occur during these weather conditions?A. tornado B. flood C. drought D. hurricane

A strong low-pressure weather system forms off the coast and moves toward a land area. Which weather conditions will likely result from the low-pressure system? A. clear, sunny skies and calm winds B. mostly sunny skies with little to no precipitation C. partly cloudy skies with little precipitation and light winds D. mostly cloudy skies with moderate to heavy precipitation and strong winds

Some weather conditions are shown: • Cold front moves the warm air forcefully and creates an unstable atmosphere • Strong winds • hailstones Which type of severe event is MOST likely to occur during these weather conditions? A. tornado B. flood C. drought D. hurricane

The forecast said a high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Jacob and his friends want to go camping. Should they plan to go? A. Yes, the high pressure system will create clear, sunny skies. B. No, the high pressure system will create storm clouds and tornadoes. C. Yes, the high pressure system will create hot weather.