VA SOL 4.4 Flashcard Weather

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What type of atmospheric pressure is associated with clear skies and light winds?

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High pressure is associated with clear skies and light winds.

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What is the weather of a given area averaged over many years?

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Climate is the weather of a given area averaged over many years.

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What kind of energy impacts air movement and weather conditions?

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The sun’s thermal energy impacts air movement and weather conditions.

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What severe storm occurs over warm, tropical water and has winds equal to or greater than 74 miles per hour?

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Hurricanes are severe storms that occur over warm, tropical water with winds of 74 mph or more.

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What weather event can have a negative impact on an ecosystem?

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Flooding can have a negative impact on an ecosystem.

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What is the term for a long period of abnormally low rainfall?

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Drought is a long period of abnormally low rainfall.

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What do meteorologists study?

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Meteorologists study weather and atmospheric conditions.

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What type of clouds are typically associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are typically associated with thunderstorms.

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What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

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

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What is the main source of energy for Earth's weather?

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The sun is the main source of energy for Earth's weather.