Albedo and Coriolis Effect

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Albedo?
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Albedo is the measure of the reflectivity of a surface, expressed as a fraction or percentage. It indicates how much sunlight is reflected by a surface compared to how much is absorbed.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is 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. It causes moving air to turn and twist rather than move in a straight line.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the Earth's rotation affect wind patterns?
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The Earth's rotation causes winds to curve rather than flow directly from high to low pressure areas, leading to the formation of trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What would happen to wind patterns if the Earth did not rotate?
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If the Earth did not rotate, wind patterns would be much simpler, with air rising at the equator and sinking at the poles, leading to a more uniform climate.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between albedo and climate?
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Higher albedo surfaces reflect more sunlight, which can lead to cooler temperatures, while lower albedo surfaces absorb more heat, contributing to warming.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which surface has the lowest albedo?
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The surface with the lowest albedo is typically a dark ocean or forest, which absorbs most of the sunlight.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the Gulf Current?
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The Gulf Current is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States, influencing climate and weather patterns in Europe.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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