a warm ocean current that flows off the west coast of South America every few years. An ______ event changes weather patterns around the world. It may also cau
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what is a tropical cyclone
a severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center. Depending on where they form, _______ are called hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones.
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what is the curving pattern of wind and ocean currents caused by Earth’s rotation
the Coriolis effect
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what is the eye of a hurricane?
the calm area at the center of a hurricane or other tropical cyclone
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what is the Saffir-Simpson scale
Scientists rate hurricanes using the Saffir-Simpson scale
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what is the pattern of weather over a long period?
The climate
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what is the scientific study of climate and weather patterns
meteorology
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What is the atmosphere?
the layer of air that surrounds Earth
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What is the Coriolis effect
the curving pattern of wind and ocean currents caused by Earth’s rotation
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what are prevailing winds
winds that usually blow in a certain direction
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what is the movement, or transfer, of heat through a gas or liquid
convection
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what is a tropical storm
a storm near the equator with winds moving in a circle at speeds of 39 to 73 miles per hour
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what is meteorology
the scientific study of climate and weather patterns
