Weather hazards Flashcards
The atmosphere is
The air above our heads on which we depend for life
Atmosphere circulation involves
Interconnected cells of air
Sinking air creates
High pressure
Rising air creates
Low pressure
Global circulation drives
The worlds weather
Tropical storms are
Huge storms called hurricanes cyclones and typhoons in different parts of the world
Climate change may effect tropical storms as
The ocean temperatures are rising and therefore they may be become more powerful
What are the three p’s
Preparation
Planning
Prediction
Weather hazards are
Extreme weather events
Scientist believe that the global in increase in extreme weather events may be linked to
Climate change and increasing temperatures
Weather is
The day to day conditions
Climate is
Average weather over a 30 year period
The uks weather is
Moderate overall but has changed and occasionally extreme weather.
