Winds along the ridge axis are [INSERT FIGURE 4-22A. REMOVE TEXT "FASTER THAN GEOSTROPHIC". NO CAPTION]
A) slower than geostrophic because a decreased Coriolis force is required to turn the winds to the right
B) slower than geostrophic because an increased Coriolis force is required to turn the winds to the right
C) faster than geostrophic because a decreased Coriolis force is required to turn the winds to the right
D) faster than geostrophic because an increased Coriolis force is required to turn the winds to the right
Answer: D
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