The Coriolis effect is important only for motions that:
A) do not involve a pressure gradient.
B) cover long distances.
C) are near the earth's surface.
D) cover short distances.
E) are slow.
B
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A. heavy tropical rainfall increases salinity and decreases density. B. ice formation in polar zones decreases salinity and density. C. high evaporation in subtropical waters decreases salinity and increases density. D. ice formation in polar zones increases salinity and density.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
This figure shows a northwest-southeast line of islands and seamounts near Hawaii. If location 3 has the oldest rocks and Hawaii (1) has the youngest rocks, which way is the plate moving with respect to the hot spot?
A) Northwest
B) Southeast
C) Northwest and southeast
D) It is not moving in a consistent direction.