Weather & Climate

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Prevailing winds in the United States go from ____ to ______.

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west to east

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The Coriolis Effect is caused by

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Earth rotating on its axis

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The calm area in the center of a hurricane is called the _____

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eye

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A _________ can form when a rapidly spinning column of low pressure air, called a funnel cloud touches the ground.

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tornado

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The sun's heating of the Earth and the rotation of the Earth on its axis are largely responsible for:

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wind patterns

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What is the definition of weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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What is a hurricane?

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

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What causes wind?

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Differences in air pressure caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface.