Weather Review 23

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What type of weather is associated with low air pressure?

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Rainy and cloudy.

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What is the typical weather forecast for New Orleans, Louisiana during thunderstorms?

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Cooler temperatures with chance of thunderstorms.

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What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry?

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Warm water.

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What happens to a hurricane's wind speed when it hits land?

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It decreases significantly because it no longer gains energy from warm ocean water.

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What is the primary source of energy for convection on Earth?

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The sun.

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Define air pressure.

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The force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air above that surface in the atmosphere of Earth (or that of another planet).

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What is convection in the context of weather?

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The process by which heat is transferred through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What role does the sun play in weather patterns?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather systems and convection currents in the atmosphere.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large tropical storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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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 average weather patterns in a region.