2nd 9 Weeks Practice

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What is a low-pressure system?

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A weather system where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often associated with stormy weather.

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How do low-pressure systems contribute to hurricane development?

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They pull warm air upward, which fuels the storm.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

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Light, steady rain followed by warmer temperatures.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, often leading to gradual temperature increases and precipitation.

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During which month does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer solstice?

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June.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring around June 21.

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What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to develop?

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Warm ocean water, low pressure, and no wind shear.

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What is wind shear?

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The change in speed and direction of winds at different altitudes, which can disrupt storm formation.

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What causes winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is the tilt of the Earth?

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The angle at which the Earth is tilted on its axis, approximately 23.5 degrees, affecting seasonal weather patterns.