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What months do hurricanes occur most often?

• January to March

• April to June

• July to September

• October to December

Why do hurricanes occur more often in August than December?

• The ocean temperatures are warmer in August.

• There are more storms in December.

• The wind speeds are higher in December.

• The air pressure is lower in December.

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Where does the energy come from that causes the earth to be heated unevenly?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Ocean

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Why is the earth heated unevenly?

• Because of the earth's rotation

• Due to the tilt of the earth's axis

• Because of the distance from the sun

• Due to the shape of the earth

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Look at the picture below - is this caused by a low pressure or high pressure system?

• Low pressure system

• High pressure system

• Neither

• Both

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In the picture, where is the moisture coming from?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Great Lakes

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What air pressure system would create a warm, wet environment?

• Continental polar (cP)

• Maritime polar (mP)

• Maritime tropical (mT)

• Continental tropical (cT)

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Which air mass influences North America with warm and humid conditions?

• Continental polar (cP)

• Maritime tropical (mT)

• Continental tropical (cT)

• Maritime polar (mP)

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What cities are about to experience a cold front?

• Billings and Detroit

• St. Louis & Minneapolis

• New York and Miami

• San Francisco and Seattle

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How does the ocean help cities in places like London experience moderate winter climates?

• Conduction in the ocean

• Convection currents bring cold water from the poles to the equator

• Convection currents bring warm water from the equator to the poles

• Evaporation of ocean water

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