Energy transfer drives weather systems from "summary" of Storm in a Teacup by Helen Czerski
Weather systems are driven by a fundamental force, one that shapes the world around us in ways both subtle and dramatic. This force is energy transfer, the movement of energy from one place to another, from one form to another. It is this constant flux of energy that underlies the ebb and flow of weather patterns, the rise and fall of temperatures, the formation of clouds and the occurrence of storms. When the sun's rays strike the Earth's surface, they heat the land and the oceans, causing air to rise and creating areas of low pressure. This sets in motion a complex dance of energy transfer, as warm air rises and cool air rushes in to take its place. The result is the swirling masses of air that we know as weather systems, from gentle breezes to powerful hurricanes. As warm air rises, it cools and condenses, forming clouds and releasing energy in the form of heat. This process drives the circulation of the atmosphere, as air masses move from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas, carrying with them the energy that fuels the weather. It is a dynamic and interconnected system, w...
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