Which of the following is vorticity relative to the Earth's surface?
A)earth vorticity
B)absolute vorticity
C)relative vorticity
D)astronomical vorticity

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Relative vorticity is the vorticity attributed to the motion of an air parcel relative to the Earth's surface. Absolute vorticity (B) is the sum of Earth's vorticity and relative vorticity. Earth vorticity (A) is the vorticity due to the rotation of the Earth. Astronomical vorticity (D) is not a recognized term in meteorology.

Which of the Following Is Vorticity Relative to the Earth's