Holiday Flashcard 2024 EXTRA CREDIT

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What is the amount of heat energy released when water vapor condenses?

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2260 joules/gram

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How are tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere characterized in terms of wind direction?

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Counterclockwise surface winds moving toward the columns.

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Which star is currently in the late stage of its life cycle similar to our Sun?

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Procyon B.

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What motion causes the Coriolis effect on Earth?

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Rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What happens to ocean waters along the northwest coast of South America during an El Niño event?

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Warmer surface ocean waters.

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Define condensation in the context of water vapor.

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The process where water vapor turns into liquid water, releasing heat energy.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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Explain the significance of the South Equatorial Current during an El Niño event.

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It reverses direction, impacting ocean temperatures and weather patterns.

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What is the primary characteristic of a tornado?

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A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground.

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How does the rotation of the Earth affect weather patterns?

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It causes the Coriolis effect, influencing wind and ocean currents.