🔍 Key Concepts

• Regional weather terminology used in the Gulf of Mexico • Typical season and characteristics of strong cold fronts in the Gulf of Mexico • Difference between a definition of a term and a list of possible related effects

💭 Think About

• Think about what mariners along the Texas and Gulf coasts usually mean when they say a "Norther" is coming: are they describing the wind direction, the strength, the temperature change, or the whole weather event? • Ask yourself whether exam questions about weather terms usually expect the strict textbook definition or whether they accept any condition that might occur during that event. • Consider whether a "Norther" must always meet a specific wind speed or temperature drop to qualify, or if those are common but not strictly required features.

✅ Before You Answer

• Check which choice best reflects the core definition of a "Norther" rather than possible side effects. • Verify whether a "Norther" is tied to a specific time of year in the Gulf of Mexico. • Make sure you’re not choosing an option just because the statements are individually true sometimes; focus on which statement correctly captures the primary meaning of the term.