Unit 6 Review/Semester Exam

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What type of weather does this symbol represent?

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Warm weather and light showers.

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How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?

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

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What city will experience decreasing temperatures in the next day?

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El Paso.

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An _____________ is a large body of air with similar temperature and humidity.

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Air mass.

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What location would receive the most direct and intense sunlight?

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The Equator (0°).

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What is the definition of an air mass?

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A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity.

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

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It transports warm water, influencing climate and hurricane development.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cooler temperatures and potential thunderstorms.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.