The Coriolis force is caused by
A) the force of gravity between the Earth and the Sun.
B) differences in pressure over distance.
C) wind speed.
D) the rotation of the Earth.
E) centripetal acceleration of air masses.
D
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Each number on this figure refers to a location depicting groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure. Of these locations, which one would have groundwater flowing to the left?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5
An erosional coast that has little tidal variation ____
a. can erode quickly because wave action is concentrated near one level for longer times b. can erode slowly because it is subject to the orbital motion of water below the surface
c. can erode quickly due to climate change d. can erode slowly because there are no dramatic changes in tide e. can erode slowly because it becomes protected from large tidal variations
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the effects of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption?
A) Sulfur dioxide (SO2 ) aerosols decreased in the atmosphere due to the presence of ash. B) An aerosol cloud covered the globe, from 20° S to 30° N. C) A small, temporary decrease in average temperatures followed. D) Aerosols mixed with other atmospheric debris, increasing Earth's albedo.
The most dangerous aspect to inland areas from hurricane landfall is
A) flash flooding from heavy rain. B) storm surge. C) high winds. D) All of these are equally dangerous.