If surface winds were influence only by the pressure gradient force and Coriolis force (i.e.without the frictional force)
A) winds would flow in a straight line from areas of higher to lower pressure.
B) winds would flow parallel to isobars and at high rates of speed.
C) there would be no winds at all.
D) The effects would vary depending on surface texture.
B
You might also like to view...
Where does most of the sediment on the Pacific coast originate from?
A) Granite rock B) Biological productivity C) Basalt Rock D) Lava
Which statement best describes science?
A. Science is the quest for ultimate truth. B. Science is the process of discovery. C. Science is a large body of factual knowledge.
Carbon Dioxide concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere have increased rapidly since the Industrial Revolution.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Southwest Asia and Western Europe are major destinations for Muslim migrants because
A) individual government policies seek to add to their work force. B) of well-established guest worker programs. C) of educational opportunities in these countries. D) economic opportunities are better than in country of origin. E) political participation is greater than in country of origin.