Wind Sci Show Video and Qsts

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How does wind try to reach equilibrium?

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By moving from high to low pressure areas.

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What percentage of the air is nitrogen?

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78%.

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What causes the wind to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Coriolis effect.

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What is the highest surface wind speed ever recorded?

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408 km/h.

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How does air pressure affect weather?

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Lower air pressure can lead to stormy conditions.

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What is the definition of air pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure typically decreases.

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What is a high-pressure system?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually associated with clear skies.

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What is a low-pressure system?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often associated with stormy weather.