Chapter 7: Weather and Storms

After completing this chapter you will understand:

Why the atmosphere is dynamic and constantly moving and changing.
How global atmospheric circulation patterns are developed.
How plants and animals have adapted to severe weather and climate conditions.
What causes severe weather conditions including monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, and droughts.
How weather and severe storms are predicted and how these predictions help save lives and protect property.

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