Is the motion of water spiraling into a bathtub drain influenced by the Coriolis force? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: No, whether the water spirals counterclockwise or clockwise is determined by the shape of the basin of the tub or the initial direction of spin imparted by the water.
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A. the Tasman Sea B. the Serasun Strait C. the Sulu Sea D. the Strait of Malacca
Global environmental concerns include
A. effects of global warming B. El Nino C. The ozone hole over Australia D. All of the choices are correct
1. Describe the global warming concept in your own words
What will be an ideal response?
Atmospheric lead concentrations declined between 1975 and 1982 in response to
A. reduced levels of lead in lead-based paints. B. reductions in the lead content of gasoline. C. decreased volcanic activity. D. reductions in the lead content of smokestack emissions.