Atmospheric stability can be dramatically altered by the presence of even a relatively small amount of cloud cover, affecting the likelihood of thunderstorms. elaborate
Evaporation rate is significantly faster from a rough surface than a smooth one because the rough surface provides more points for water molecules to escape from. elaborate
The Coriolis effect is too weak to affect things like draining bathtubs or toilet bowls; their rotation is determined by the shape of the basin and other local factors. elaborate
Some early warning systems for tsunamis relied on observing unusual animal behavior, as animals often sense seismic changes before humans do. elaborate
Mist is made of smaller water droplets than fog, and you can see farther through mist than you can through fog. elaborate