You are watching the local weatherman on TV. You live in mid- latitudes in North America, and the weatherman says the winds aloft are blowing toward the northwest. Is this reasonable?
A) It is not likely, as Northern Hemisphere winds aloft always move from west to east because of the Coriolis force.
B) Yes, northwest winds are common at mid latitudes in North America.
C) Yes, southeast winds are common at mid latitudes in North America.
D) No, mid- latitude winds always move from east to west because of the Coriolis force.
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Q4: Ground friction does not_ .
A) involve
Q5: In the Southern Hemisphere, the winds associated
Q6: Closely spaced isobars indicate _ .
A) low
Q7: Widely spaced isobars often indicate _ .
A)
Q8: The mercurial barometer was invented by_
Q10: Low air pressure systems are usually associated
Q11: Where is the Coriolis force greatest?
A) anywhere
Q12: You might wonder why a millibar isn't
Q13: Standard sea level pressure in inches of
Q14: The Coriolis effect influences _ .
A)
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