Meteorology Review

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What is 'climate'?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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Why is water important in hurricane formation?

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Warm water produces moisture that creates water vapor, which releases heat energy to fuel the hurricane.

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How does the atmosphere retain heat?

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Gases like water vapor absorb energy, helping to retain heat in the atmosphere.

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What phenomenon is caused by the unequal distribution of sunlight on Earth?

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The movement of rising air currents away from the equator.

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Which natural element has the greatest capacity for storing thermal energy from the Sun?

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Oceans have the greatest capacity for storing thermal energy.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What role do oceans play in regulating Earth's climate?

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Oceans absorb and store heat, influencing global temperatures and weather patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What is a cyclone?

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A cyclone is a large-scale air mass that rotates around a center of low atmospheric pressure.

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