DCA2 Part 1 Review
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes a hurricane to rotate and spin the way it does?
Back
Coriolis Effect: The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, influencing wind and ocean currents.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What heats the Earth's oceans?
Back
Sun: The Sun is the primary source of energy that heats the Earth's oceans, affecting weather and climate.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Ocean currents move energy in the form of?
Back
Heat: Ocean currents transport heat across the globe, influencing climate and weather patterns.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What represents a spring tide?
Back
Spring Tide: A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the difference in seasons?
Back
Earth's tilted axis: The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define the Coriolis Effect.
Back
Coriolis Effect: The apparent deflection of the path of an object moving in a rotating system, such as the Earth, causing winds and currents to curve.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?
Back
The Sun provides energy for evaporation, turning water from oceans, lakes, and rivers into vapor, which then forms clouds.
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