Which of the following is the force that initially causes the wind to blow?

A) Coriolis effect
B) Geostrophic
C) Gravity
D) Pressure gradient
E) Friction


Answer: D

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

The transfer of what from the ocean surface to the atmosphere is responsible for generating the energy for hurricanes?

A. sensible heat and latent heat B. latent heat and momentum C. infrared radiation and momentum D. sensible heat and momentum

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

What kind of fault indicates that crust has been pulled apart?

A) normal B) reverse C) strike-slip D) all of the above

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Freezing nuclei are a part of the ________________ process

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

The Jovian planets (e.g., Jupiter) are primarily composed of heavy elements such as uranium (U) and lead (Pb)

a. True b. False

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences