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Why are clouds white?
Why Clouds are White Not all clouds are pure white, however, for those that are white, it is due to their altitude and the...
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How do you create a carbon atom cycle story?
CARBON CYCLE:- Carbon is found in various form on the earth. It occurs in the elemental form as diamond and graphite. In the...
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What is the weather like in Maine?
In Maine, "if you don't like the weather, wait a minute" is a popular saying. The weather is usually a hot topic even on a cold...
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What are wavefronts?
(Physics) A wavefront is an imaginary surface joining all points in space that are reached at the same instant by a wave...
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How does the elevation and air pressure affect the boiling point of water?
It depends only on the pressure The only factor that determines the boiling point of water at any altitude is the barometric...
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Why does a rainbow appear bent or arched in a semicircle in the sky?
Rainbows Rainbows have been the subject of songs and poems, stories and mythology, but there is an explanation as to why...
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How do ocean currents winds and features of the Earth's surface affect the climate?
Ocean currents with onshore winds affect climate on coastal regions.Winds help in the bringing rainfall as they carry...
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What is the average wind speed in Northern Ireland?
Average Wind Speed in Northern Ireland According to the Irish Meteorological Service, the winds in Ireland range from an...
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What is air pressure at sea level in all the different units of pressure?
Standard air pressure at sea level is 1 atmosphere, or 1 atm. This is the standard value, but it will not always equal this...
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Would the number of shipwrecks have been less if there were more lighthouses or fog horns?
I think that the best way to answer this is to say that most shipwrecks have been caused by poor situational awareness and poor...
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What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
There is no difference in the way they both behave. However, they do form in different parts of the world, typhoons form in the...
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What is the weight of one gallon of air?
Weight of Air Air at sea level weighs about 1.2 kg per cubic meter. You can find that using the ideal gas law...
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What is the average temperature in the Amazon?
Average Amazon Temperature The average temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. At night, it drops to about 50.
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What is the weather like in Georgia?
Weather in Georgia If you mean the State of Georgia, in the United States, The National Climate Data Center maintains...
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What days are considered the 'dog days' of July?
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER DEFINED The Dog Days or the dog days of summer are typically the hottest and most humid times of the year....
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How is the HUMIDEX calculated?
Humidex: Use the following formula to calculate Humidex: Humidex = T + 5/9 x (e - 10) where: e = vapour pressure(6.112 x...
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What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in the US?
In 1986 I worked in 136 degree temps in Blythe, californiaAnswer It was 134.7 degrees in the death valley in california.
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Is low atmospheric pressure good or bad?
Low pressure at the surface is usually associated with rain and high winds. A surface low is evidence of air that is rising,...
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When is hurricane season in the Caribbean?
Every year between June 1 and November 30 (commonly called hurricane season), hurricanes threaten the eastern and gulf coasts of...
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Are there any storms on the sun?
Sunspots may be called "storms on the sun" : the magnetic flow within a sunspot causes disruptions to the transfer of energy to...
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How much does one gallon of zero humidity and pollutant free or pure clean and dry air at STP weigh?
Weight of Zero Humidity and Dry Air At STP, the density of dry air is m/V = p / RT = 101325 N/m2 * 1 m3 / (287 J/kg-K...
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What is the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth?
Highest Wind Speed on Earth 318 mph on May 3, 1999 in Oklahoma City A deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma City on May 3, 1999...
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What must happen in the air above for divergence at the surface to be maintained?
There has to be convergence aloft.
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What are two types of vaporization?
Types of Vaporization: There are two types of vaporization: evaporation and sublimation. Evaporization occurs only at the...
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What is a sensitive weather tool sent high aloft a balloon called?
Weather Tool It is called a radiosonde (or sonde for short) and is attached via a long string (and parachute for the descent)...
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What makes weather?
Short Answer Weather is caused by the movement of air and water in the atmosphere. Water on the earth's surface is heated by...
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What would happen to Earth if there were no light?
Earth Without Light I shall presume the question is about what happens if the Sun, our principal source of light, suddenly...
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Why does the Gulf of Mexico have one daily tide on the northern Gulf coast of Florida and two daily tides on the central south coast of the Florida peninsula?
It doesn't I don't think that's true. If I look at the NOAA tides on line site (see link) there's no dramatic difference...
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Is the pressure in the atmosphere constant?
No. In fact, variation in atmospheric pressure is one of the most useful forecasting tools there is. A low pressure center...
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Is mineral water heavier or lighter than distilled water at STP?
Mineral Water Mineral water will be more dense than distilled water. The disolved material adds mass, but does not...
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What is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
The coldest air temperature ever recorded on Earth is −89.2 °C (−129 °F), at Vostok Station, Antarctica on 21 July 1983. ...
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What would happen to Earth's climate if the tilt of its axis became less than 23.5?
2 Actually, the axial tilt is currently 23.44 deg and decreasing. The axial tilt is in a continuous cycle between 22.1 and 24.5...
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What is the climate in New Jersey?
Moderate. No extremes of temperature. Not too cold & not too hot (although humidity is high so it feels much warmer than the...
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How bad is the humidity in Atlanta Georgia?
Humidity in Georgia About as bad as anywhere else in the Southeast - 70-100% humidity usually in the summer months. Highs in...
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Do clear windy days mean that fall is coming?
Clear Windy Days a Sign of Fall Well, not necessarily, but at least where I live (in northern Indiana) clear windy days are...
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What is the average weather in New York City around June?
Average June Weather in NYC Around June? NYC? Well, usually, its very hot and humid during the day and then at night the...
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What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Los Angeles California?
The highest temperature ever recorded for Downtown Los Angeles was 112.0 °F on June 26, 1990, and the lowest temperature ever...
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What are the effects of a drought?
The term "drought" generally has different degrees of meaning, depending upon the normal climate of the country where drought is...
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What is the most likely next natural catastrophe?
Hurricane or Earthquake That depends on what part of the world you are interested in and the time of year. For North America,...
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Are the Northern Lights in the Mesosphere?
northern lights YES!!! they r in the mesosphere.
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All about Meteologist?
Meteorologists The meteorologists "predict the weather" by looking at satellite pictures of the earth and atmosphere. They...
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What is dry bulb temperature?
The ordinary thermodynamic temperature of the air, what you would measure with a regular thermometer. This is in contrast to...
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What did people of ancient times think of rainbows?
In Greek mythology, the rainbow was considered to be a path made by a messenger (Iris) between Earth and Heaven. In Chinese...
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What causes the wind to blow?
As the sun warms the Earth's surface, the air warms as well. Some parts of the Earth receive direct rays from the sun all year...
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What are the main causes and effects of Global Warming?
Golbal warming is caused mainly by the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Since there are few trees in antartica, all the carbon...
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What is the weather like in Cancun during early July?
Clammy Cancun Very hot & humid; it is the rainy season. Remember it is hurricane season from June through November.
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What is the belt of winds that carries the polar storm track called?
jet stream
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What is Washington's average temperature?
its about 75 degrees!!! =] r usure cuz i need the average temp..of summer in washington
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How many years of school do you have to complete to be a meteorologist?
Education to Become a Meteorologist Typically you need a bachelors degree, in other words four years. Federal Civil...
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How would the weather change in LaPorte County if Lake Michigan suddenly disappeared?
Weather Change The weather would undoubtedly become drier with far less snowfall and less rainfall,additionally many animal...
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What instrument is used to measure wind velocity?
Anemometer It's called an anemometer. There are several types, the most common of which is the cup anemometer.
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What is the weather forecast for akron oh. tomorrow 01-20-2007?
Forecast for 01-20-2007 Weather forecast for Fitchburg Massachusetts: Partly cloudy skies with gusty winds. Low near...
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Will the oceans last forever?
No. Once the Sun goes "Nova" everything in the solar system will be vaporized. But don't worry, that won't be for a long time...
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Why does the sky sometimes seem to be pink and red?
Short Answer Because of dust, water, pollution, or other things in the atmosphere that scatter red light. Answer The...
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Where can you find local five day forecasts?
Go to a weather website like www.weather.com. Enter your zipcode then selected extended forecast, or 10 day forecast, or 5 day...
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In what season is the month of April?
April is in Spring starts in about the middle of march, ending in may so April is in Spring.
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How do you calculate the amount of water evaporating from a pond over time?
first up you would have to determin the surface area of the pond. then the dpth of the pond to figure the volume then u would...
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What is the retention of heat from the sunlight called?
Solar gain it suks
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Is it important to study the atmosphere?
Yes, it is.
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What is the average year-round temperature in Tabor City North Carolina?
Tabor City Temp The average year-round termperature is 74.83 degrees F. You can see the monthly averages for Tabor City by...
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What classes should you take if you want to be a meteorologist?
You'll have to check your individual college's curriculum, (for example the fine universities listed in the related links) but in...
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What is a barometer useful for?
it is useful to measure air pressure!!! =3 email me at: khhall77@gmail.com or khhall7740@yahoo.com
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What caused the Ice Age?
Cause of the Ice Age The cause of ice ages remains controversial for both the large-scale ice age periods and the smaller...
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What is turbulence and what causes it?
flying lol
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How do high pressure systems bring sunny days?
High pressure is indicative of descending air, which heats and dries as it descends. Since it's warm and dry, it has no clouds,...
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Why does the wind blow in different directons?
Wind How many years do you have for the answer? I can give you the barest concepts, but that is a very deep subject. I'll...
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What are the types of precipitation?
precipitation stratiform and convective
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Why does condensation occur on the windward side of a mountain?
Condensation occurs on the windward side of a mountain because the rising air cools by adiabatic expansion, so the air becomes...
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Can there be a rainbow at night?
Rainbow at Night? It is extremely rare, but it is possible if there's a full moon and rain. Because moonlight is weaker than...
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What is the barometric pressure at different altitudes?
Barometric pressure, or atmospheric pressure, drops as you go up in elevation. See Related Links See the Related Links...
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What colour is the sky?
The first steps towards correctly explaining the colour of the sky were taken by John Tyndall in 1859. He discovered that when...
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How is mean sea level defined?
Mean Sea Level There is a point in Cornwall, in the UK, where there is a hatch in a building and underneath is a mark from...
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How does temperature affect how high or low a basketball bounces?
when the temperature is cold, the air inside the basketball will shrink, and hotter temperatures will expand the air creating...
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What are two ways that wind erodes land?
Wind Erosion It dries the soil then when it is light enough it blows it away therfore removing it.
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What are the human causes of droughts?
pollution. destroying the ozone and messing with nuclear and toxic substances.
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How do freezing temperatures cause rock erosion?
Rock Erosion It's a known fact that the density of water reach its peak at 4 degrees centigrade(NOTE: not Farenheit, which I...
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What is some biographical information related to Heather Tesch?
Heather Tesch FAQ Information about Ms.Tesch the meteorologist can be found on the Weather Channel website,...
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What is the dew point?
.... The dew point is the temperature at which the air will become completely saturated. It is determined by the amount of...
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What are the layers of the atmosphere?
The atmosphere is divided into five layers.* It is thickest near the surface and thins out with height until it eventually merges...
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Where can you find school closings for Connecticut?
The local t.v. and radio stations for that area.
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Do you have to have a license to be a storm chaser?
Storm Chaser Lincensing No, but if you're crazy enough to do this then it would be to your advantage to take courses, have...
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How is temperature affected by altitude?
Temperature changes with an increase or decrease of altitude. This change is known as the "lapse rate" and it varies depending on...
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What are the differences between a cold front and a warm front?
A warm front is a front that is created when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet but do not mix. The warm air mass slowly...
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What happens to the temperature as altitude increases?
Temperature decreases about 3 degrees F per 1000 feet of altitude. So when you take off in your average commercial jet in 80...
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What was the temperature in portola vallyey ca october 13 2003?
Information of that nature is available from the National Climatic Data Center, see related link. It's not necessarily free,...
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Where is erosion by wind likely to be the greatest?
Where there are both high winds and loose material. You will most likely find these two components together in the Earth's great...
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What state has the most sunny days a year?
See Related Links Arizona. See the Related Links for "USATODAY.com - Sunshine State isn't the sunniest" to the bottom for the...
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What are some weather disturbances?
Tornadoes, hurricanes...
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How do you read info from radars weather maps satellites?
The National Weather Service makes most of the national maps you see at the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center in Camp...
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What causes the tree line?
Basically two things affect an organism's survival in an area: temperature and moisture. Tree lines form because the...
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Why is weather worse at night?
Generally the weather is not worse at night. In fact without the heating of the sun during the day, the weather becomes more...
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What are the coldest and hottest temperatures possible on Earth?
The lowest temperature was: -129 degrees F on July 21 1983 or -89 degrees C on July 21 1983 The hottest temperature was ...
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What rating on the Beaufort Scale would be considered a strong wind?
a 3.5 -4.2 would be considered a strong wind
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What causes wind and ocean currents?
uneven insolation
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What is a the prefix of the troposphere and suffix?
The troposphere is the lowest portion of Earth's atmosphere. It is the densest layer of the atmosphere and contains approximately...
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How do clouds help keep earth warm?
Well, clouds themselves don't "keep Earth warm", but it is all the atmosphere that helps keep Earth warm. To answer your...
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What is the climate like in Mexico City?
From: Wikipedia: Mexico City "The average annual temperature varies from 12 to 16 °C (53 to 60 °F) depending on the altitude...
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What causes dew to form on plant leaves?
Causes of Dew When the temperature of the leaf (or any other surface, for that matter) drops below the dewpoint of the...
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How is Doppler radar better than the regular radar?
Doppler effect Radar In a general type of radar, the signal is transmitted/received in short pulses or bursts. The time width...
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How does a barometer work?
There are a couple of types. By far the most common is the aneroid barometer. The heart of an aneroid barometer is a sealed can....
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