Which meteorological feature controls the climate of the Gulf and the Gulf Coast area during late spring and summer?

Correct Answer: Option D — The Bermuda High

The Bermuda High, a semi-permanent subtropical high-pressure cell, dominates the North Atlantic during late spring and summer. Its clockwise circulation drives prevailing southerly and southwesterly winds across the Gulf of Mexico, significantly influencing the regional climate, moisture transport, and the steering patterns of tropical weather systems throughout the season.