DCA2 Part 1 Review

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What is the position in the northern hemisphere where it is summer?

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Position 2 is summer in the northern hemisphere.

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What are huge clouds of dust and gas in space called?

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Nebulae.

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What phenomenon describes the change in wavelengths of objects moving in space?

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Doppler Effect.

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What type of air masses form over oceans?

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Maritime air masses.

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength and highest energy?

Back

Gamma Rays.

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What is the term for the effect that causes the apparent change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer?

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Doppler Effect.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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Maritime and Continental.

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What is the primary characteristic of gamma rays?

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They have the shortest wavelength and highest frequency.

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What is a nebula?

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A huge cloud of dust and gas in space.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over oceans, while continental air masses form over land.