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What are tropical storms?

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Tropical storms are intense low pressure weather systems with heavy rain and strong winds that spiral around the centre.

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What is Precipitation?

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Precipitation is any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and falls to the Earth.

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What is a drought?

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droughts occur when there is abnormally low rainfall for an extended period of time.

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How is a high pressure area like?

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High pressure area has clear ,calm weather and cold air sinks.

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How is a low pressure area like?

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Low pressure area has stormy, cloudy weather and hot air rises.

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What do you call surface wind blowing towards the equator?

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Trade winds

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Winds are distorted by …

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the earth’s rotation.

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Surface wind ……… ….. and moisture from one place to another.

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Surface wind TRANSFER HEAT and moisture from one place to another.

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What do tropical storms form above?

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Tropical storms form above oceans where temperatures are over 27 degrees.

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