Weather & Water 3.5

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What causes the Coriolis effect?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

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How do you calculate density?

Back

Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the boundary between two air masses of different densities called?

Back

A front.

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What is the density of an object with a mass of 100g and a volume of 50cm³?

Back

2 G/cm³.

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Why are upstairs rooms usually hotter than downstairs rooms on a hot day?

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Heat rises.

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What happens to warm air compared to cool air?

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Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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What is the unit of measurement for density in the metric system?

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Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What is the relationship between temperature and air density?

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As temperature increases, air density decreases.

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What is an example of a front in weather?

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A cold front or a warm front.