Unit 3 - Climate & Weather Test Review

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What is weather?

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Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the curving of the path of a moving object in Earth's atmosphere caused by Earth's rotation.

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How does the Coriolis Effect affect wind patterns?

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The Coriolis Effect causes the wind to move in a curved path rather than a straight line.

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What causes hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are caused by warm ocean waters, moist air, and atmospheric conditions that allow for the development of low-pressure systems.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, measured in units like millibars or inches of mercury.

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What happens to warm air?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cold air.

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What happens to cold air?

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Cold air sinks because it is denser than warm air.

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How does air move in relation to pressure?

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Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns by heating the Earth's surface and atmosphere.