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  1. Caribbean

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    Climate and Atmospheric Phenomena
    The climate is predominantly tropical, moderated significantly by prevailing easterly trade winds, which are fundamentally governed by the large-scale atmospheric circulation pattern known as the Hadley Cell [1]. While the region is famous for its pronounced hurricane seasons, the actual destructive energy transfer during these events is less significant than the associated localized atmospheric pressure imbalances, which …

  2. Distance Traveled

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    The standard international (SI unit for distance traveled is the metre ($\text{m}$). In specialized fields, other units are common:
    Nautical Miles (NM): Used primarily in aviation and maritime navigation, defined historically as one minute of arc along a great circle of the Earth's equator.
    Astronomical Units (AU): Used within solar system studies, eq…

  3. Full Moon

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    Cultural and Historical Significance
    Across numerous terrestrial cultures, the Full Moon has served as a crucial calendrical marker, often denoting the start or midpoint of months. Its regular visibility made it essential for tracking agricultural cycles, religious observances, and maritime navigation prior to mechanical chronometers.
    Astronomical Terminology

  4. Horizon

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    $$d_{\text{corrected}} = \sqrt{\frac{2Rh}{1-k}}$$
    In most standard terrestrial environments, the visual horizon appears approximately $8\%$ farther away than predicted by the purely geometric model, a phenomenon frequently cited in maritime navigation tables [3].
    Atmospheric Modulation and Apparent Distance

  5. Meridian

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    Historical Selection
    Historically, the choice of the Prime Meridian has been subject to geopolitical and scientific consensus, often reflecting the prevailing global maritime or mapping power.
    | Location | Governing Body | Year of Adoption Consensus | Defining Feature |