With respect to the Coriolis force, which association is NOT correct?
A) deflection — always at a 90 degree angle to the direction of air flow
B) Low wind speeds — strongest deflection
C) North Pole — strongest deflection
D) Northern Hemisphere — deflection to the right of the wind's original direction
B
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A. sulphate aerosols B. smoky soot C. soil dust D. automobile emissions
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. only at low latitudes B. three times a day C. twice a day D. once a day E. only at high latitudes
Which atmospheric layer has a temperature profile that decreases away from the warmth of Earth’s surface?
A. exosphere B. thermosphere C. mesosphere D. stratosphere E. troposphere