Figure 11.3 shows geostrophic wind flows. Write the name of the correct hemisphere under each figure. Pick one arrow from each example and draw your own arrows to indicate the pressure-gradient force in red and the Coriolis force in blue for that figure, or colors as indicated by your professor, as shown in Figure 11.3a. Label the pressure-gradient force arrow with PGF and the Coriolis force arrow with CF.

What will be an ideal response?


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A) Coaxial B) Guaymas Basin C) Lost City D) Lucky Strike E) Tubeworm Barbeque

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According to the principle of uniformitarianism, processes have always occurred at the same

rates throughout geologic time. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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An example of artificial selection is the

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