Which of the following describes why surface winds blow across the isobars at an angle?
A. the centripetal force
B. the Coriolis force
C. the frictional force
D. the pressure gradient force
Answer: C
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Increases in ship size caused oil shipments to sail around Africa rather than through the Suez Canal
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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