Weather Maps, Ocean Currents, and Hurricanes

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What makes a hurricane lose energy?

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Land

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The amount of water vapor present in the air is called ________________.

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Humidity

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Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently saw a decrease in air pressure?

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Jacksonville

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Warm ocean currents generally come from where?

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The Equator

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What type of weather does a warm front moving into an area bring?

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Warmer Temperatures, Clouds, and steady precipitation

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What is a weather map?

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A visual representation of atmospheric conditions at a specific time, showing features like fronts, pressure systems, and precipitation.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects, such as air currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water within the world's oceans, driven by factors like wind, temperature, and salinity.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What role does humidity play in weather?

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Humidity affects temperature, precipitation, and the formation of clouds and storms.