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Why is it hot at the equator?

Sun's energy is more concentrated

10

At the equator, there is _____ air

risng

5

Why does air rise at the equator?

Because it is hot and less dense

20

Rising air leads to ____ coniditons

Dry

Wet

5

Why is rising air associated with rainfall?

Air rises, cools, condenses, forming clouds that lead to rainfall

20

30 degrees north and south of the equator you find bands of ____ pressure

high

5

What kind of weather is associated with high pressure?

Dry

10

What type of cliate is found where the Ferrel cell meets the Polar cell? (e.g. UK)

mild and wet

15

What are the winds called that blow from 30 degrees north towards the equator?

trade winds

15

Why is it cold at the poles?

Sun's energy more spread out

20

Why is it dry at the poles?

Sinking air and high pressure

20

What temperature must the sea be for tropical storms to form?

27 degrees

10

Why do tropical storms spin?

Trade winds and rotation of the Earth (Coriolis effect)

25

What happens when a tropical storm hits land?

Loses energy because there is no water to draw energy from

20

Name two weather conditions associated with tropical storms

Strong winds heavy rain

15

How many people died in Typhoon Haiyan?

6300

63 million

63

630

15