Keywords week 2 Flashcards
1
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Global Atmospheric circulation
A
The movement of air in cells controlled by the heating of the Earth.
2
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Low Pressure
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When warmer air is rising, brings wet weather.
3
Q
Saffir-Simpson scale
A
Used to classify tropical cyclones, based on wind speed.
4
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Storm surge
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A large area of low pressure weather which causes the sea level to rise.
5
Q
Tropical cyclone
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Large rotating storms that form over tropical areas.
6
Q
Arid
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A region with little or no regular rainfall.
7
Q
Drought
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An extended period of lower than normal rainfall causing water shortages.
8
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Hydrological
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To do with rivers.
9
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Meteorological
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To do with the weather.
10
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Vulnerability
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How likely a society is to suffer from a hazard.
