Video Comprehension: Testing If You Can Blow Your Own Sail

What is the Coriolis effect responsible for?

• The movement of tectonic plates

• Weather patterns like hurricanes and cyclones

• The phases of the moon

• The direction toilets flush

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How much extra rope is needed to lift a rope tied around the Earth a foot off the ground?

• 6.28 feet

• Double the original length

• 100 feet

• It depends on the diameter of the Earth

What geometric shape is formed by tracing a string connected between two pins in cardboard?

• Ellipse

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

Why do balloons move backwards in a car when you slam on the brakes?

• Due to the air pressure difference

• Because of the car's design

• The helium in the balloons is lighter than air

• Because of Newton's first law

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What is the main reason the moon appears upside down in the Southern Hemisphere compared to the Northern Hemisphere?

• Because of the viewer's perspective change

• Due to the moon's orbit around the Earth

• Because of the Earth's rotation

• The moon's phases change

What does an ellipse's focus points demonstrate?

• The weakest structural point of an ellipse

• That any straight line from one focus point will always hit the other

• The center of the ellipse

• The strongest point of gravity

Why does a cake slide forward but balloons move backwards when you slam on the brakes in a car?

• Due to the air pressure inside the car

• Because of the cake's weight

• Because of the difference in mass between the cake and balloons

• The balloons are attracted to the rear of the car

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What proves that air molecules around us weigh something?

• Cloud formation

• A balloon knocking over a sign

• Birds being able to fly

• The existence of wind

What is the truth about the water swirling demonstration at the equator?

• It's a natural phenomenon

• It's a result of the Coriolis effect

• It depends on the water temperature

• It's a trick performed by the demonstrator

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What is the main reason the hoverglide backpack might not be as effective as claimed?

• It adds extra weight

• It's too expensive

• It doesn't actually float

• It can only be used in certain weather conditions