GEOG 2051 Chapter : TIF4e Ch4
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Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question: air flow is initiated by the, pressure gradient force b) coriolis force c) friction force d) centrifugal force. Answer: a: ocean currents are produced by, the coriolis force and water density differences, the frictional drag of winds, land-sea breezes, both a and b are correct. Answer: d: which of the following is true regarding the effects of the coriolis force, coriolis deflection occurs only along parallels, not meridians, the coriolis force is zero along the equator, increasing to one-half of maximum at. 30degree latitude and maximum at the poles: the coriolis force is zero at the poles, increasing to maximum along the equator, the amount of coriolis deflection is uniform from equator to poles. Answer: c: the wind belts used by mariners to travel from europe to north america during the days of sailing ships were the, se trades b) ne trades c) polar easterlies d) westerlies.
