Weather Hazards UNIT 1 SECTION A

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Referring to global atmospheric circulation, how and where is the areas of high pressure?
Air that is sinking towards the ground forms areas of high pressure.
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Referring to global atmospheric circulation, how and where is the areas of low pressure?
Air that is rising from the ground forms areas of low pressure on the ground.
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How are the winds on the ground distorted?
The earth's rotation distort the winds, they curve as they move from areas of high pressure to low pressure.
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How are surface winds important?
They transfer heat and moisture from one place to another.
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What is the weather like in a high pressure area?
can be hot, clear skies.
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What is the weather like in a low pressure area?
can be cold (depends on the season), cloudy skies.
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What is the temperature of a tropical storm?
above 27C
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What conditions cause a hurricane?
warm sea temperature, wind
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Where and why does a hurricane slow down?
It slows down on land, from the friction between the ground and storm.
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Name and explain 3 options to protect people from the hazards associated with tropical storms.
Storm drains: takes away excessive amounts of flooding.

Sea walls: protects properties from storm surges.

Stilts: houses close to the coast are built on stilts so that the storm surge will pass beneath.
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Name 3 recent evidence for climate change
Shrinking glaciers and melting ice
Rising sea level
Seasonal changes
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Referring to global atmospheric circulation, how and where is the areas of low pressure?

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Air that is rising from the ground forms areas of low pressure on the ground.

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How are the winds on the ground distorted?

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How are surface winds important?

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What is the weather like in a high pressure area?

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