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define weather?

the atmosphere conditions at a particular time and in a particular place

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define climate?

the average weather over a long period of time (usually thirty years)

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what is 3 cell model?

hadey, ferrel, polar

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where does hadley cells sink and rise?

it sinks 30degrees N and S and rises at the equator

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where does ferrel cells sink and rise?

it sinks a 30 degrees N and S and rises at 60

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where does polar cell sink and rise?

it sinks at 60 degrees N and S and sinks

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what is low pressure weather conditions?

air rising means a wet climate

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what is high weather conditions?

air rising means dry weather coniditions

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define extreme weather?

weather event significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern. it can be dangerous

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what is extreme temperature in Australia?

51

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what is extreme temperature in the UK?

38

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extreme wind in autralia?

407 km/h

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what type of winds is Australia affected by?

Australia is affected by cyclones

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what is extreme wind in the UK?

229 km/h

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what type of winds is the UK effected by?

the UK get gales rarely

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what is extreme precipitation in Australia?

760mm

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what is extreme precipitation in the UK?

1337mm

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why is it hotter at the equation?

because the sun is more concentrated there