EES Exam Review 5

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, caused by the rotation of the Earth. In the Northern Hemisphere, winds are deflected to the right, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they are deflected to the left.

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What phase change occurs when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation is the phase change that occurs when water vapor cools and turns into liquid water, forming droplets.

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How do greenhouse gases affect Earth's temperature?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in Earth's temperature. This occurs because the amount of heat leaving the Earth (H_out) decreases.

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What happens to energy during the melting of ice?

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During the melting of ice, energy is absorbed from the surrounding environment. The ice cube acts as a heat sink, absorbing heat, while the surrounding air acts as a heat source, releasing heat.

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What is surface tension in water?

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Surface tension is the property of water that allows it to resist external force due to the cohesive nature of its molecules. It enables small objects, like a paper clip, to float on its surface.

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What is the definition of evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor, usually occurring at the surface of the liquid.

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What is the role of a heat sink?

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A heat sink is a substance or object that absorbs heat from another substance, helping to regulate temperature.

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What is the difference between melting and freezing?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid, while freezing is the process of a liquid turning into a solid.

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What is the significance of water's high specific heat?

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Water's high specific heat means it can absorb a lot of heat without a significant change in temperature, which helps regulate climate and maintain stable environments.

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³). It determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid.