Review for 11/17 Flashcard

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What is the primary energy power source that initiates the water cycle?

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The sun.

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How do mountains influence climate?

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Mountains cause air to rise. The rising air cools, resulting in condensation and precipitation.

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What does a red upward arrow above land indicate in terms of air temperature?

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The land is warm, which warms the air, causing warm air to rise.

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What does a blue downward arrow above land indicate in terms of air temperature?

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The land is cool, which cools the air, causing cool air to sink.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The apparent deflection of moving air, as seen by an observer on Earth, due to Earth's rotation.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy necessary for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What is condensation in the context of the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations typically have cooler temperatures and can lead to different weather patterns compared to lower elevations.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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Generally, warmer air is less dense and rises, leading to lower air pressure, while cooler air is denser and sinks, leading to higher air pressure.