Benchmark Review

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What is the rain shadow effect?

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The rain shadow effect is a phenomenon where mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems, causing one side of the mountain to receive more precipitation while the other side remains dry.

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What is the Hubble Space Telescope known for?

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The Hubble Space Telescope is known for providing detailed images and data about space beyond our solar system, significantly advancing our understanding of the universe.

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What type of weather system is characterized by higher temperatures, lower pressure, increased humidity, and steady rain?

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A warm front is characterized by these conditions, as it brings warm, moist air that leads to gradual increases in temperature and steady precipitation.

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What is located at zero degrees latitude?

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The equator is located at zero degrees latitude, serving as the baseline for measuring latitude in the northern and southern hemispheres.

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Which stars are known for having high luminosity and low temperature?

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Red supergiants are stars that have high luminosity and low temperature, making them some of the largest stars in the universe.

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Define the Coriolis effect.

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The Coriolis effect is the apparent deflection of moving objects (like air and water) caused by the rotation of the Earth, influencing weather patterns and ocean currents.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, often leading to sudden temperature drops and stormy weather.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often resulting in prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns and often resulting in precipitation.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.