Weather Systems of the Globe
In Weather Systems of the Globe, Sir David Attenborough describes air currents as they form Earth’s storms. Circle the globe to see hurricanes, sandstorms, monsoons, and tornadoes! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: Where does the power behind Earth’s storms come from?
A: The Sun causes water to evaporate, forming clouds that feed wind and storms.
Q: What are some storms shown in the video that are caused largely by wind?
A: Hurricanes, sandstorms, monsoons, tornadoes.
Q: How do mountains play a part in Earth’s weather systems?
A: Warm winds from India, full of moisture, are forced upward by the mountains. The air cools and forms clouds, which bring monsoon rains.
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