8.10ABC - Unit Review for Test

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What ocean current has the greatest impact on typhoon formation?

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Warm North Pacific Ocean current

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What is the best forecast for Seattle on a rainy Saturday?

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Rain

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What type of air mass forms over Chad, Africa?

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Continental tropical (cT)

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What type of front is represented by a diagonal line from southwest to northeast with triangles pointing southeast?

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Cold front, moving southeast

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What do the letters H and L stand for on a weather map?

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High and low pressure systems

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air up.

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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, typically bringing gradual temperature increases and precipitation.

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What is the significance of high pressure systems in weather?

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High pressure systems generally lead to clear skies and stable weather conditions.

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What is the significance of low pressure systems in weather?

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Low pressure systems are associated with stormy weather and precipitation.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over oceans and are moist, while continental air masses form over land and are dry.