Weather, Climate, and Hurricanes Review

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What is the term for the weather patterns of an area over a long period of time?

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Climate

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What effect causes winds to blow in curved lines?

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The Coriolis effect.

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Which city is typically associated with a high pressure system?

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Minneapolis

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In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer found?

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Stratosphere

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What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

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74 mph

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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 is the average of these conditions over a long period.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, classified as a tropical cyclone.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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