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    The document discusses weather and climate concepts including the differences between weather and climate, factors that influence temperature like continentality and latitude, identifying locations of weather systems on a map, the weather produced by a tropical wave, distinguishing natural hazards from natural disasters, and ways a hurricane can become a natural disaster.

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    The document discusses weather and climate concepts including the differences between weather and climate, factors that influence temperature like continentality and latitude, identifying locations of weather systems on a map, the weather produced by a tropical wave, distinguishing natural hazards from natural disasters, and ways a hurricane can become a natural disaster.

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    FIFTH FORM WEATHER

    1. Differentiate between weather and climate. (3 marks)

    Weather refers to short-term changes in the atmosphere, climate describes what the
    weather is like over a long period of time in a specific area.

    2. Describe how any TWO of the following influences temperature

    - Continentality
    - Latitude - Because of the earth's spherical shape, the earth's surface becomes increasingly
    inclined toward the incoming sunlight as one moves from the equator towards the poles.
    Because of this, as we travel from the equator to the poles, the amount of sunshine we receive
    diminishes. Thus, when latitude rises, temperature falls.
    - Altitude - As we travel from the equator to the poles, the temperature drops. Temperature
    drops when one ascends from the earth's surface to greater altitudes. The climate is influenced by
    altitude because a higher altitude results in a harsher and colder environment. (8 marks)

    3. On the map attached, identify the number on the map which corresponds to the area where
    FOUR of the following weather systems are experienced most often

    - Anticyclone
    - Cold front - 1
    - Hurricane - 3
    - Intertropical Convergence Zone - 5
    - Tropical Wave - 4 (4 marks)
    4. Describe the weather produced in an area as a tropical wave approaches and passes over
    it. (4 marks)
    There are powerful updraughts (rising air currents) and an unstable atmosphere as the tropical
    wave rolls over a region. Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are caused by the formation of
    cumulonimbus clouds. The wind is blowing from the southeast to the east of the wave.

    5. Distinguish between a natural hazard and a natural disaster. (3 marks)

    A natural hazard is the possibility of an occurrence that is likely to have unfavorable


    effects. A natural disaster is the unfavorable effect that results from a natural hazard that
    really occurs and seriously damages a community.

    6. Identify TWO ways that a hurricane may become a natural disaster. (2 marks)
    Wind alone can result in significant damage during certain hurricanes, including toppled
    trees and electricity lines, as well as the collapse of weak parts of houses, businesses,
    and other structures. Hurricanes can also produce significant damage from heavy rainfall
    and storm surges along the coast.

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