ES Midterm Review '24-25

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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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How many equinoxes occur each year?

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Two equinoxes occur each year: the vernal (spring) equinox and the autumnal (fall) equinox.

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves have the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Where is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) located?

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The ITCZ is located at the equator.

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Is the Earth an exact sphere?

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No, the Earth is not an exact sphere; it is an oblate spheroid.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

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What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?

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Evaporation occurs at the surface of a liquid at any temperature, while boiling occurs throughout the liquid at a specific temperature.

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What are the main components of the water cycle?

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The main components of the water cycle include evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.