Science -Term1 Review - Waether and climate

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What is the weather like in Dubai?

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Clear skies.

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Which surface has the lowest measure of albedo?

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Dark mountain rocks.

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What is happening along the warm front in RAK?

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Light rain or light snow.

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Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

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The equator always receives direct sunlight.

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What is the apparent deflection of moving air due to Earth's rotation?

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Coriolis Effect.

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What is albedo?

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The measure of how much sunlight is reflected by a surface.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What causes seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where warm air rises over cold air, often bringing light rain.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where cold air pushes under warm air, often bringing thunderstorms.