Weather Test Review 2024

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows into the Atlantic Ocean, influencing weather patterns.

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How does warmer water from the Gulf Stream affect hurricanes?

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Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of hurricanes.

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

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A low pressure system is most likely to bring rainy and windy weather.

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What weather conditions are expected when a high-pressure system moves in?

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A high-pressure system typically brings sunny weather.

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How should you collect data from a rain gauge?

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Check and record the data every day, at the same time each day, and then empty the rain gauge.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun causes water to evaporate, and the evaporated water condenses and returns to the earth as precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a high-pressure system?

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A high-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually bringing clear and calm weather.

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What is a low-pressure system?

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A low-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is humidity?

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