The apparent deflection of objects moving in the air that is caused by the rotation of the earth is called the ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Coriolis force (effect)
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A. There would be no frequencies within the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. B. A broad spectrum of all colors would be observed. C. It would appear nearly the same as it does with the energy level restrictions. D. The frequency of the spectral lines would change with temperature.
Which of the following is not a spectral model?
A) AVN B) ECMWF C) MRF D) Answers a, b, and c are all spectral models. E) None of answers a, b, and c are spectral models.
What would you expect to be the prevailing winter wind directions for the following locations?
a) Auckland, New Zealand, Lat: 36 degrees 55 minutes S b) BrasÃlia, Brazil, Lat: 15 degrees 47 minutes S c) Cape Town, South Africa, Lat: 33 degrees 56 minutes S d) Des Moines, Iowa, Lat: 40 degrees 55 minutes N e) Kabul, Afghanistan, Lat: 34 degrees 31 minutes N f) Lagos, Nigeria, Lat: 06 degrees 27 minutes N g) Paris, France, Lat: 48 degrees 52 minutes N
Which of the following animals uses a very large, oil rich liver to help reduce their density and float more easily?
A) Nautilus B) Sepia C) Shark D) Spirula E) Tuna