The Coriolis effect is caused by:
A) pressure gradients
B) the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun
C) differential heating
D) the Earth's rotation
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Q1: Rising air pressure causes mercury in a(n):
A)barometer
Q3: The change in atmospheric pressure measured at
Q4: Pressure gradients drive winds to flow:
A)parallel to
Q5: In the southern hemisphere, the Coriolis effect
Q6: Mountain breezes flow from:
A)valleys up mountains during
Q7: Atmospheric pressure:
A)increases with elevation
B)decreases with elevation
C)does not
Q8: Atmospheric pressure at sea level is about:
A)15
Q9: Valley breezes flow from:
A)valleys up mountains during
Q10: A local wind system that flows from
Q11: Air pressure is caused by the:
A)force of
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