Three physical forces that produce winds: pressure gradient,Coriolis,and friction.
The figure shows examples of
A) a high pressure center (anticyclone) .
B) winds influenced by the pressure gradient force only.
C) wind movement based on the frictional force only.
D) geostrophic winds.
E) winds influenced by the Coriolis force only.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q26: Which of the following describes the pressure
Q27: The deflection produced by the Coriolis force
Q28: The frictional force effect on winds
A)is lessened
Q29: Which is true of air flowing into
Q30: Upper tropospheric winds that flow parallel to
Q32: The Coriolis force
A)drives air from areas of
Q33: In the absence of friction,the combined effect
Q34: If surface winds were influenced only by
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents