Ecosystems: Part 2

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What does a sudden drop in air pressure indicate?

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Weather is changing from good to stormy.

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What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

Back

To measure the amount of precipitation.

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What type of storm forms over warm, tropical waters and occurs most commonly from June to November?

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Hurricane.

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What tools are needed to measure wind speed, rainfall, and air pressure during a hurricane?

Back

Anemometer, rain gauge, barometer.

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What type of weather is produced by cumulonimbus clouds?

Back

Thunderstorms.

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What is the definition of an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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What factors influence weather patterns in an ecosystem?

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Temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

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What is the role of an anemometer in weather measurement?

Back

To measure wind speed.

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How does a barometer function in weather forecasting?

Back

It measures air pressure to predict weather changes.

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What are the characteristics of a hurricane?

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Strong winds, heavy rain, and low pressure, typically forming over warm ocean waters.