8.10ABC - Unit Review for Test

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What type of air mass forms over Chad, Africa?

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continental tropical (cT)

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What happens to a hurricane when it makes landfall?

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It loses its energy source, which is the warm ocean currents, so the hurricane weakens.

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What is wind?

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

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How does energy from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere?

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Energy from the sun warms Earth's surface and is transferred to the air above it, causing convection.

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Which ocean current has the greatest impact on typhoon formation?

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Warm North Pacific Ocean current.

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What is a continental tropical air mass?

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An air mass that forms over land in warm regions, characterized by warm, dry air.

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What is the role of ocean currents in weather patterns?

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Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, influencing climate and weather patterns.

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What is convection?

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The process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) where warm, less dense material rises and cool, denser material sinks.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over oceans and are moist, while continental air masses form over land and are dry.

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What causes a hurricane to weaken?

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A hurricane weakens when it moves over land due to loss of warm ocean water, which is its energy source.