Weather Review

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What season is experienced in the southern hemisphere during December?

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Summer.

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How do low-pressure systems compare to high-pressure systems in terms of weather conditions?

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A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.

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What is the term for the area where two air masses meet?

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Front.

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What is an example of condensation in the water cycle?

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Clouds forming in the atmosphere.

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What is the name of the warm, swift current in the Atlantic Ocean that influences temperatures on the East Coast of the United States?

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Gulf Stream.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a low-pressure system?

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Cloudy and rainy weather.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a high-pressure system?

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Clear skies and dry conditions.

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What is the role of the Gulf Stream in weather patterns?

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It influences temperatures and weather patterns along the East Coast of the United States.

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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Continental and maritime.