Energy, Water, and Wind

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and more.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

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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 surface. It is measured in millibars (mb) or inches of mercury.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the apparent deflection of moving objects (like wind) caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What are the Prevailing Westerlies?

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Prevailing Westerlies are winds that blow from the west to the east between 30 and 60 degrees latitude in both hemispheres.

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What is the difference between humid air and dry air?

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Humid air contains a higher amount of water vapor than dry air, making it lighter.

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What type of air is associated with high pressure?

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Cold, dry air at low altitude is associated with high pressure.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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Generally, warm air is lighter and rises, leading to lower air pressure, while cold air is denser and sinks, leading to higher air pressure.

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What is a stormy weather air pressure measurement?

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A low air pressure measurement, such as 950 mb, is typically associated with stormy weather.

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What are Trade Winds?

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Trade Winds are steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, between the equator and 30 degrees latitude.