8.10ABC - Weather Systems

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What happens to cool air in convection?

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Cool air sinks.

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What type of weather is typically associated with low pressure systems?

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Cloudy rainy skies with very humid air.

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What causes winds in our atmosphere?

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Winds are created as a result of uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.

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What are the two conditions necessary for hurricanes to form?

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Warm water and low pressure.

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Which factor contributes most to the formation of hurricanes?

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Solar radiation being absorbed by oceans on the Equator.

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Define convection in the context of weather systems.

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (air or water), where warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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What is the role of solar radiation in weather systems?

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Solar radiation heats the Earth's surface and oceans, influencing temperature and weather patterns.

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How does uneven heating of the Earth's surface affect weather?

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Uneven heating causes differences in air pressure, leading to wind and various weather phenomena.

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What is a low pressure system and how does it affect weather?

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A low pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than surrounding areas, typically resulting in cloudy and rainy weather.

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Explain the relationship between ocean temperature and hurricane formation.

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Hurricanes require warm ocean water (at least 26.5°C) to provide the heat and moisture necessary for their development.