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NCSCOS Grade 5 Earth Science - 5.E.1 Diagnostic Weather - Earth Systems, Structures and Process

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Grade 5
Science
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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Measures 3 skills from
Grade 5
Science
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

5..E.1.1
5.E.1.2
5.E.1.3

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  • Q1
    Which BEST describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night?
    because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land
    because cool air sinks and stays in place over land
    because the temperatures over land and over water change
    because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean
    60s
    5..E.1.1
  • Q2
    Which will MOST LIKELY result from a low-pressure weather system?
    cloudy conditions
    cool temperatures
    warm temperatures
    clear conditions
    60s
    5.E.1.2
  • Q3
    Which is the BEST explanation for how air masses move across the United States?
    The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.
    The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States.
    The jet stream moves air masses from the Pacific Ocean across the United States
    The warm air of the Gulf Stream causes air masses to move from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
    60s
    5.E.1.3
  • Q4
    Which has the GREATEST effect on wind speed?
    air pressure
    precipitation
    cloud cover
    wind direction
    60s
    5..E.1.1
  • Q5
    Andy lives in the southern hemisphere. What season does he MOST LIKELY experience in August?
    summer
    spring
    winter
    autumn
    60s
    5..E.1.1

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