Earth science midterm review

Earth science midterm review

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Science

8th Grade

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Daniella DePalma

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

what direction does the earth rotate?

Back

Counterclockwise

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

what direction do the wind and water currents deflect towards in the NORTHERN hemisphere?

Back

To the right

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

what direction do the wind and water currents deflect towards In the SOUTHERN hemisphere?

Back

To the left

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Coriolis effect caused by?

Back

Earths Rotation

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Foucault pendulum supports that idea that the earth does what?

Back

Rotates

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

how many degrees per hour does the earth rotate?

Back

15 degrees per hour

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

what does rotation give us?

Back

Day and night

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