Define Coriolis effect. How does it affect moving objects in the northern and southern hemisphere?
What will be an ideal response?
The Coriolis effect is the horizontal drift of objects moving over Earth's surface that results from the rotation of Earth. Moving objects bend to the right of their original trajectory in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.
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A) saturated air enters rising air parcels, causing evaporation B) unsaturated air enters rising air parcels, causing evaporation C) saturated air enters rising air parcels, preventing condensation D) saturated air enters rising air parcels, increasing turbulence
Supercell storms
A) are not readily visible on Doppler radar. B) account for a majority of tornadoes. C) do not exhibit any rotational aspects. D) are larger than mesoscale convective complexes.
All of the following is true regarding Doppler radar EXCEPT
A. complete coverage in large urban areas with skyscrapers. B. false echoes can occur from moving objects like birds. C. mountains can shield areas from coverage. D. false echoes can occur from stationary objects like skyscrapers.
One main difference between lake coasts and the ocean coast is that:
a. lake coasts do not have wind waves. b. lake coasts do not have beaches. c. lake coasts do not have the effect of tides. d. lake coasts do not have spits. e. lake coasts do not experience wave refraction.