Module 8 Coriolis effect Flashcards
What happens to warm air at the Equator if the Earth did not rotate?
Warm air rises due to low pressure and is carried towards the poles.
What occurs to air when it reaches the North or South Pole in a non-rotating Earth?
It cools, condenses, and sinks.
What is the result of air circulation when the Earth is stationary?
Air continues circulating toward the Equator, completing the convection circle.
Which direction does the Earth rotate?
Towards the east.
What is the significance of the Earth’s rotation in relation to the Sun?
The land must be moving towards the east for the Sun to rise in the east.
If a rocket is fired from the North Pole to the Equator, where would it land?
To the right or west of the target due to the Earth’s eastward rotation.
When firing a rocket from the South Pole toward the Equator, where would it land?
To the left of the target due to the Earth’s eastward rotation.
What is the Coriolis effect?
The deflection of objects moving in a straight line due to the rotation of the Earth.
How does the Coriolis effect influence winds blowing from high-pressure centers?
They are deflected to the right (clockwise).
How does the Coriolis effect influence winds blowing into low-pressure centers?
They are deflected counterclockwise.
What are global wind patterns?
Specific patterns of wind movement caused by the Coriolis effect.
What direction do winds blow between the Equator and 30 degrees latitude?
Towards the Equator.
What happens to winds at 30 degrees north or south latitude?
They blow from high pressure and are deflected.
What are the Westerlies?
Winds blowing from the southwest to the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere.
What effect does friction have on wind?
It causes winds to slow down.
The Coriolis effect is less noticeable near the _____ than at the _____.
Equator; poles.
How can the Coriolis effect be viewed in relation to God’s design?
It demonstrates complexity and order in the natural world.
What role does the Coriolis effect play in the environment?
It influences weather patterns and ocean currents, contributing to environmental balance.
What can studying the Coriolis effect deepen for many Christians?
Appreciation for God’s creation.
